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FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1971
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
ANNUAL REPORT
or the
Town of Chelmsford
FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31,
1971
PICKEN PRINTING CO. - NO. CHELMSFORD
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CARL A. E. PETERSON
Died: March 15, 1971
Member of Board of Selectmen
Member of Board of Assessors
Member of Planning Board
1948 - 1954
1936 - 1945
1954 - 1959
Member of Industrial Development Commission
1956 - 1959
Member Tercentenary Celebration Committee
1954- 1955
In grateful remembrance of his friendship, his devoted and dedi-
cated service to the well being of our town and for his un-
derstanding of the needs of our community, this tribute is offered
by the Officials of the Town of Chelmsford in behalf of the Citi-
zens of the Town.
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ELECTED TOWN OFFICIALS
Moderator
Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr.
(Term expires 1972)
Town Clerk
Charlotte P. DeWolf
(Term expires 1972)
Board of Selectmen
Gerald J. Lannan
Eugene J. Doody
Howard E. Humphrey
Paul C. Hart
Thomas F. Markham, Jr.
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
Charles A. House
Claude A. Harvey
Richard L. Monahan
Treasurer and Tax Collector
Charlotte P. DeWolf
(Term expires 1972)
Board of Assessors
Tree Warden
Myles F. Hogan
(Term expires 1972)
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Edward L. Tyler, Jr.
Robert A. Finnie, Jr.
Byron D. Roseman, M.D.
Board of Health
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
School Committee
Carol C. Cleven Term expires 1972
Edward S. Marshall (Resigned March 1971) Term expires 1972
L. James Glinos Term expires 1972
James M. Geary, Jr. Term expires 1973
Martin Ames Term expires 1974
Robert D. Hall Term expires 1974
Nashoba Valley Technical Vocational School District
Stratos G. Dukakis Term expires 1972
Thomas F. Markham, Jr. Term expires 1973
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Eugene E. Keller
Thomas A. St. Germain
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1974
Arthur L. Bennett
David P. Ramsay
Ralph E. House
Park Commissioners
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Arthur J. Colmer
Arne R. Olson
Frank H. Hardy
Cemetery Commissioners
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Sinking Fund Commissioners
Eustace B. Fiske
Joseph B. Greenwood
Kenton P. Wells
Term expires 1-972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Trustees of Public Libraries
Elizabeth A. McCarthy
Term
expires 1972
Thomas C. Thorstensen
Term
expires 1972
Robert A. Noy
Term
expires 1973
Roger P. Welch
Term
expires 1973
Paul F. Jahn
Term
expires 1974
Jean R. Mansfield
Term
expires 1974
Planning Board
Stephen D. Wojcik
Term
expires 1972
Eugene E. Gilet
Term
expires 1972
Bradford 0. Emerson
Term
expires 1972
Thomas E. Firth, Jr.
Term
expires 1973
Edward A. Bunker (Resigned April 5, 1971)
Term
expires 1974
Timothy J. Hehir
Term
expires 1975
Thomas A. Ennis
Term
expires 1976
Peter J. McHugh, Jr.
Term
expires 1976
James J. McKeown
Matthew J. Doyle, Jr.
Joseph M. Gutwein
*Roger W. Boyd
Claude A. Harvey
Sewer Commissioners
Chelmsford Housing Authority
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
(Appointed by the Governor and
the Commissioner of Community Affairs)
Robert L. Hughes
Term expires 1973
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*Ruth K. Delaney
*Richard L. Monahan
*Members of original study committee
Term expires 1975
Term expires 1976
Constable
William E. Spence Term expires 1974
Varney Playground Commissioners
Harry J. Ayotte
Robert C. McManimon
Henry J. Tucker, Jr.
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
APPOINTED TOWN OFFICIALS
Town Accountant
Arnaud R. Blackadar
(Term expires 1972)
Board of Selectmen, Administrative Assistant
Alfred H. Coburn
(Term expires 1972)
Assistant Town Clerk
Mildred C. Kershaw
Assistant Assessor
Evelyn M. Philbrook
Richard T. McDermott
William W. Edge
Bertram T. Needham
Edgar P. George (Resigned)
Walter Lewis
Peter J. Curran
Ralph Casale
Gerald R. Wallace
Planning Board Clerk
Nancy D. Maynard
Finance Committee
Term expires 1971
Term expires 1971
Term expires 1972
)
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1973
Superintendent of Streets
Frederick H. Greenwood
(Term expires 1972)
(Retired September 9, 1971)
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Acting Superintendent of Streets
Louis R. Rondeau
Chief of Police
Robert E. Germann
(Civil Service)
Inspector of Animals
Dr. Martin A. Gruber
(Term expires 1972)
Fire Chief
Frederick H. Reid
Registrars of Voters
Ruth I. Davidson (Resigned February 1, 1971)
Dorothy C. Borrows
John P. Emerson, Jr.
Robert J. Noble
Charlotte P. DeWolf
Term expires 1971
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Ex-Officio
Town Counsel
Clement McCarthy
(Term expires 1972)
Ellsworth J. Baldwin
Leroy K. Fielding
Janitors of Public Buildings
(Terms expire 1972)
Center Town Hall
Police Station
Sealer of Weights and Measures
Anthony C. Ferreira
(Civil Service)
Dog Officer
Frank J. Wojtas
(Term expires 1972)
Slaughtering Inspector
Hubert R. Scoble
(Term expires 1972)
Director of Public Health
Peter J. Saulis
(Term expires 1972)
(Retired February 1, 1971)
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Thomas W. Morris
(Appointed February 1, 1971)
Board of Health Physicians
Benjamin J. Blechman, M.D.
(Term expires 1972)
Charles D. Kemos, M.D.
(Term expires 1972)
Plumbing Inspector
William H. Shedd
(Civil Service)
Permanent Intermittent Plumbing Inspector
Richard M. Kelly
(Civil Service)
Moth Superintendent
Myles F. Hogan
(Term expires 1972)
Building Inspector
Peter J. McHugh, Jr.
(Term expires 1972)
Wiring Inspector
Harold M. Tucke, Jr.
(Term expires 1972)
Gas Inspector
Neal C. Stanley
(Term expires 1972)
Martin K. Bovey
Robert T. Clough
Bruce S. Gullion
Town Forest Committee
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Term expires 1974
Cemetery Superintendent
George E. Baxendale
(Term expires 1972)
Veterans' Grave Officer
George E. Baxendale
(Term expires 1972)
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Zoning Appeal Board
Velma Munroe
Term expires
1972
Paul W. O'Neil (Resigned March 30, 1971)
Term expires
1973
Elizabeth H. Teeven
(Appointed April 12, 1971)
Term expires
1973
John B. Hickey
Term expires
1974
Carol J. diCiero
Term expires
1975
Charles J. Higgins
Alternates
Term expires
1976
Robert L. Kydd
Term expires
1972
S. Robert Monaco
Term expires
1972
Veterans' Emergency Fund Committee
(Terms expire 1972)
George Archer
Peter J. Saulis
Alfred H. Coburn
John J. McNulty
Donald A. House
Thomas A. Ennis
James Walker
Gerard A. Vayo
Kenneth A. Cooke
John J. Emerson, Jr.
George F. Waite
Honor Roll Committee
(Terms expire 1972)
Robert M. Hood
George R. Dixon
Thomas E. Firth, Jr.
Civil Defense Committee
(Terms expire 1972)
Bertram T. Needham William W. Edge
Charles S. Koulas
Reginald Furness
Veterans' Agent
Terrence E. O'Rourke
(Term expires 1972)
Fence Viewers
(Terms expire 1972)
Richard D. Harper
Memorial Day Committee for the Year 1971
(All terms expire November 1, 1971)
Representatives from Post 212:
Donald A. House — Peter J. Saulis
Representatives from Post 313:
Raymond C. Dozois — Leo Verville
Representatives from Post 366:
Manuel G. Garcia — Leo F. Gorman
Timothy F. O'Connor — Thomas J. Burns
Representatives from Chelmsford Memorial Post 5990, V. F.
Edward Baron — Harold F. Campbell
Memorial Day Committee for the Year 1972
(All terms expire November 1, 1972)
Representatives from Post 366:
W.
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Timothy F. O'Connor — Manuel F. Sousa
Manuel G. Garcia — Leo T. Gorman
Representatives from Post 212:
William C. Clarke — Donald A. House
Personnel Board
Peter J. McHugh
Marvin W. Schenk
Peter R. Vennard
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1972
Term expires 1973
Industrial Development Commission
i
Charles H. Mercer
Term
expires
1972
Paul A. Desmond
Term
expires
1972
Robert E. Sayers
Term
expires
1972
Allan D. Davidson
Term
expires
1973
Herbert Pitta, Jr.
Term
expires
1973
Francis Devlin (Re;
signed August 3,
1971)
Term
expires
1973
Harold B. Higgins
Term
expires
1973
Philip Stratos
Term
expires
1973
Walter S. Dronzek
Term
expires
1974
Albert E. Walker
Term
expires
1974
Forrest E. Dupee
Term
expires
1974
Weighers of Merchandise
(Terms expire 1972)
Leon Clement
Leo Champoux
George Noval
Alfred Ducharme
Peter F. McEnaney
Adam Bernat
George Fournier
Fred Harris
Rudolph Blondin
James Robinson
Theodore Peloquin
Ted Magiera
Paul Wetwood
Francis J. Sakalinski
Edward Whitworth
John Bomal
William J. Gilet
Ovila Sirois
Leo Gendron
Conservation Commission
Franklin J. Campbell
Term expires
1972
Edmund Polubinski
Term expires
1972
Esther V. Blechman
Term expires
1973
John J. Balco
Term expires
1973
Florence H. Gullion
Term expires
1973
Margaret E. Mills (Resigned August 16, 1971)
Term expires
1974
Kathleen L. Ehlers
Term expires
1974
Robert E. Howe
Term expires
1974
Home Rule Advisory Committee
(All terms expire 1971)
John J. Griffin S. Robert Monaco (Resigned March 30, 1971)
Vincent R. LoCicero Timothy F. O'Connor (Resigned October 18, 1971)
Michael J. Devine
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Recreation Commission
(Terms expire 1972)
Harry J. Ayotte
Haworth C. Nield
William A. Dempster, Jr.
James F. Gannon
Ralph B. Nolet, Jr.
Paul W. Murphy
Donald J. Cleary
Director: Edward J. Quinn
Committee to Up-Date Town History
Charles E. Watt, Sr.
Julia W. Fogg
Gerald J. Lannan
Charles S. Koulas
Paul MacMillan
Florence M. Kelley
Ration Board
(Terms expire 1972)
Rev. Roland E. Morin
Frederick Burne
Selectman
Civil Defense
Welfare Department
Community Action Advisory Committee
Gerard A. Vayo
Evelyn McMahon
Theresa McCaul
Thelma C. Stallard
Ruth E. Beliveau
(Terms expire 1972)
Eugene J. Doody
Rev. Harry A. Foster
H. Francis Wiggin
Henry J. Tucker, Jr.
Erwin L. Brown
Historical Commission
Eliot W. Remick
Margaret E. Mills (Resigned July 19, 1971)
Robert C. Spaulding
George A. Parkhurst
William H. Drury
John C. Alden
Robert E. Picken
Vincent J. R. Kehoe
Council on Aging
Lillian E. Gould
Otis W. Gould
Louise Bishop
Mary V. Gagnon
Labor Relations Advisor
S. Anthony diCiero
(Term expires 1971)
(Resigned March 1, 1971)
Committee to Prepare Plans and Specifications
for a New Fire Station at West Chelmsford
Frederick H. Reid Ralph E. House
Term
expires
1972
Term
expires
1972
Term
expires
1972
Term
expires
1972
Term
expires
1973
Term
expires
1973
Term
expires
1974
Term
expires
1974
William H. Clarke
George Marchand, Jr.
Mary
K. McAuliffe
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Edward Hoyt Peter R. Vennard
Eugene E. Gilet
Town Celebrations Committee
Richard O. Lahue John C. Alden
William F. Fitzpatrick John W. McEvoy
Northern Middlesex Area Commission
and Transportation Co-Ordinating Committee
Timothy J. Hehir Term expires 1972
John J. Kenney (Alternate Member) Term expires 1972
Library Needs Committee
Dr. Howard K. Moore Elizabeth A. McCarthy
Thomas C. Thorstensen Grace W. Pettee
Thomas A. St. Germain
Committee to Study Memorials for Korean and Vietnam Veterans
Joan M. Plummer Beverly A. Taylor
Thelma J. Calawa Carole B. Reid
Arthur L. Bennett Donald T. Davis
Herman L. Purcell, Jr. Harold F. Campbell
Joan E. Jones Josephine M. Fisher
Carolyn B. Temmallo Edith M. Marr
Manuel G. Garcia
Carole A. DeCarolis (Alternate Member)
Raymond C. Dozois (Alternate Member)
Crystal Lake Restoration Committee
William W. Edge James S. Kasilowski
Thomas E. Firth, Jr. John J. Kenney
Edmund Polubinski Robert R. Gagnon
Edward L. Tyler, Jr. Haworth C. Neild
Paul C. Hart Robert C. McManimon
Data Processing Committee
Charlotte P. DeWolf William R. Murphy
Stratos G. Dukakis David J. Rafferty
Edward H. Hilliard Malcolm L. Stiefel
Peter F. Curran
Environmental Advisory Council Steering Committee
Dr. Ethel Kamien — Liaison Officer
John C. Alden Priscilla Hinckley
John J. Balco Ralph E. House
Benjamin Blechman, M.D. Alan D. McKersie
Arthur J. Colmer Charles L. Mitsakos
Robert A. Finnie, Jr. Timothy F. O'Connor
James F. Gannon Eleanor Parkhurst
Ina B. Greenblatt Frederick T. Dyke
Timothy J. Hehir Bruce S. Gullion
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Greater Lowell Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Program
Selectmen's Representative
Gary M. Murray (Resigned June 1, 1971)
Rev. James R. Low
Youth Center Study Committee
Hector R. Arbour Eugene J. Doody Paul C Nicodemus
Carolyn R. Bennett Charles S. Gallaway, Jr. Robert O'Regan
Alphone Beauregard James A. Healy, Jr. Robert W. Quinlan
Rev. K. Bradfield David A. Jewell Anne E. Stratos
Campbell Mitchell A. Korbey, Jr. Henry J. Tucker, Jr.
Paul V. Cicco Edward I. Moriarty Spiro Vrouhas
Joseph Dappal Judith P. Morrison Debra J. Weinstein
William A. Dempster, Jr. Gale A. Mueller Pennryn D. Fitts
William R. Murphy
Drug Abuse Study Committee
Donald J. Butler Michael Barry Norman R. Moray, Jr.
Eugene J. Doody Gregory Center Paul J. Royte
Rev. Paul W. Berube B. Jay Finnegan Anne E. Stratos
Stephen R. Brovender, James M. Geary, Jr. Robert A. Finnie, Jr.
M.D. Rev. James R. Low Lisa W. Newhouse
School Building Committee
(Art. 9 — Special Town Meeting, December 7, 1970)
Robert M. Sexton, Jr. James A. Sullivan Carol A. DeCarolis
Anthony S. DeProfio Paul Krenitsky Patrick W. Vaughan
Richard C. Miller Harry F. McKeon, Jr.
Carol C. Cleven
School Committee Member (Appointed January 5, 1971)
Preliminary Executive Committee to Plan a Celebration of the
Revolutionary Bicentennial in Chelmsford in 1975 and 1976
Margaret E. Mills (Resigned August, 1971) Walter R. Hedlund
John C. Alden J. Perry Richardson
Vincent J. R. Kehoe George A. Parkhurst
Committee to Study the Present Dog Leash Law
William L. Ary Beatrice E. Beaubien
Frank J. Wojtas Joseph R. Burns
Site Committee for a Fire Station in East Chelmsford
Myles I. Beers William E. Spence
Thomas E. Firth, Jr. Chief Frederick H. Reid
John E. Hibbard Dep. Chief Edward G. Quinn
Timothy F. O'Connor Francis J. Bindas
Emergency Employment Act
Employment Project Director John R. Clark
Administrative Assistant John C. Alden
Planner for Highway Department Stephen K. Grunewald
Industrial Commission Representative Francis J. Doherty
Map Draftsman for Highway Department Thomas W. Fuller
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Paul C. Hart Howard E. Humphrey
Thomas F. Markham, Jr. Eugene J. Doody
Gerald J. Lannan
REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The year 1971 was a significant one for the office of the Board of Se-
lectmen, inasmuch as the membership of the board increased to five mem-
bers. This change has allowed greater representation of the voters on this
board and a larger degree of citizen participation in matters to come before
the board.
There were forty-two (42) regular meetings and seven (7) special
meetings of the board and the volume of business continues to increase
year after year due to the passage of additional state laws and town by-
laws, which require the board's attention, and due to the continued growth
of the Town.
Records are kept of the volume of business conducted each year and
the 1971 records indicate that more than 2,700 persons visited the office,
more than 2,500 telephone calls were received and more than 3,400 letters
and messages were prepared and forwarded to those concerned.
Th work of the board includes, as the Licensing Authorities, the is-
suance of numerous types of licenses. A total of 21,877.50 in license fees
and $384.40 in advertising reimbursements was received. The total li-
cense fees received exceeded the total amount disbursed during 1971 to
maintain the Selectmen's Department.
Highlights of the year's activities are included in the following para-
graphs:
The Selectmen were charged by the Commonwealth to conduct a state
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census for 1971 and this was done with the able assistance of Mrs. Char-
lotte P. DeWolf, Clerk for the Board of Registrars and her able staff. The
total census figure has been determined to exceed 30,400.
The board officially signed the contract for the participation by the
Town in the Greater Lowell Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation Program,
Inc., d/b/a "Share". We are hopeful that our Town citizens, who may need
advice and assistance, relating to drug problems, will avail themselves of
the services of this agency.
The board members have been especially pleased with the progress to
date to establish a Youth Center. The facility at the McFarlin School has
filled a definite need and enables a segment of our youth to engage in
healthy and enjoyable activities. The adult volunteers deserve much
credit for their help and guidance in this effort.
Public Bus Transportation has continued throughout the year and our
citizens have continued to enjoy the benefits of this service. Contracts are
renewed annually and the fares, schedules and facilities have met our
needs in a most satisfactory manner.
The Selectmen have continued to work tirelessly on the project for
Restoration of Crystal Lake. There have been delays and the board has
made numerous inquiries at the state level to determine an approximate
timetable when work can commence. At the time of printing this report,
the Attorney General is studying the subject of financing the project
through the use of state funds; a number of legal questions remain unan-
swered. It is hoped that the legal opinion will be released soon, and will
permit the Town to make use of these state funds. Consulting engineers
are presently awaiting word to start the study of the project, and to de-
velop preliminary plans and specifications.
There had been numerous problems in the operation of the Town dump
and the Selectmen did take decisive steps to eliminate the need for burn-
ing at the Town dump, since the state has ordered the Town to cease this
type of operation. The Town has entered into a contract with the City of
Lowell for the disposal of waste materials at the Lowell incinerator. This
arrangement will continue until such time as the Board of Health is pre-
pared to open the Swain Road Sanitary Landfill site. It is expected that
these objectives will be reached during mid 1972.
A study has been instituted, at the request of the Selectmen, for
"Emergency 911" telephone service. Representatives of the New England
Telephone and Telegraph Company have been requested to work with local
officials to see what type ot emergency telephone service would be best
suited for the needs of our citizens.
The Selectmen took advantage of two federal programs during the
early part of 1971 and which were both supervised by the office of Com-
munity Teamwork in Lowell. They related to the "Camps" program and
that of the Neighborhood Youth Corps. The objectives were to hire unem-
ployed adults and students so that worthwhile municipal projects could be
accomplished.
During August 1971 the Selectmen took immediate steps to imple-
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ment the hiring of other unemployed persons under the provisions of the
Emergency Employment Act. After much study, and conferences with
state and federal agencies that required many hours of effort by our
Chairman, Mr. Gerald J. Lannan, a Consortium of fourteen (14) participat-
ing towns was established and the Administrative Office for the Consorti
um was located at the Center Town Hall. Mr. John R. Clark was named the
Project Director and his staff includes an Administrative Assistant and a
Stenographer and Bookkeeper. Under this program, the Town of Chelms-
ford has been able to hire eligible persons for specific work; the cost of
which will be funded by the Federal government. Positions have been es-
tablished for an Automobile Mechanic for the Police Department, a Plan-
ner and a Draftsman for the Highway Department, an Industrial Commis-
sion Representative, and a Purchasing Officer, and several clerical
positions. We believe that additional positions will become available in
1972 as more federal funds are made available. New offices and working
areas have been installed at the Center Town Hall to accommodate these
new employees. This entire program has been especially helpful to a num-
ber of local persons who have been adversely affected by current unem-
ployment conditions. The program also assists the town in filling further
needs in areas of Planning and Purchasing.
In conjunction with the Emergency Employment Act program, the Se-
lectmen have authorized the local Community Services Bureau to make
use of a storage room, now converted to an office, at the Center Town Hall,
to assist local persons who are unemployed. We are hopeful that these ef-
forts will be helpful to many of our citizens.
A study is now underway, concerning the construction of a Commun-
ity Center and presently preliminary plans are being studied and formu-
lated by a committee in conjunction with officials of the Nashoba Valley
Regional Technical High School, as a project for students at this school.
A new addition was completed for the Highway Garage and this will
now allow the town to properly house various pieces of equipment which
previously were kept out of doors. The addition was completed at a most
nominal cost to the town.
We now express our appreciation to the townspeople who have placed
their trust in us to carry on the many duties of this office; to our staff of
appointed officials, and the many employees of the town who assist us;
and to the other elected officials of our town, and their assistants, who so
often lend their support and cooperation to meet the many requirements
and objectives.
We feel that the year 1971 was one of accomplishment and we look to
1972 as a year in which we can better serve the residents of our town. We
solicit your help, understanding and encouragement.
Respectfully submitted,
GERALD J. LANNAN, Chairman
eugene j. doody
howard e. humphrey
Paul c. hart
thomas f. markham, jr.
Board of Selectmen
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK - 1971
Charlotte P. DeWolf, Town Clerk
LICENSES and VITAL RECORDS
Sporting
Dog
Kennel
Marriage
Recorded
Licenses
Licenses
Licenses
Intentions
Mortgages, etc.
1,572
2,354
10
276
1,032
Births
Marriages
Deaths
(Incomplete)
502
326
212
JURORS DRAWN — 1971
39
1-07-71
104
5-10-71
84
1-07-71
27
5-10-71
87
1-07-71
5
5-10-71
63
1-07-71
98
5-10-71
55
2-01-71
53
5-14-71
24
2-01-71
79
5-14-71
93
2-01-71
52
7-23-71
56
2-01-71
70
7-23-71
40
2-16-71
30
8-12-71
73
2-16-71
56
8-12-71
45
3-09-71
24
8-20-71
12
3-09-71
58
8-20-71
49
3-09-71
40
9-16-71
101
3-09-71
76
9-16-71
89
333-71
1
9-16-71
74
4-12-71
73
9-16-71
50
4-12-71
33
9-20-71
17
4-12-71
59
9-29-71
41
4-12-71
57
9-29-71
34
4-12-71
71
9-29-71
19
4-12-71
27
9-29-71
42
5-10-71
65
10-27-71
80
5-10-71
32
10-27-71
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50
11-03-71
64
11-30-71
55
11-03-71
17
12-06-71
49
11-11-71
67
12-06-71
25
11-11-71
60
12-06-71
68
11-11-71
72
12-06-71
35
11-11-71
23
12-06-71
69
11-30-71
9
12-06-71
34
11-30-71
20
12-23-71
46
11-30-71
1970 JURY LIST
7
12-23-71
No. Name
Address
Occupation
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.
26.
27.
28.
29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
35.
36.
Anderson, Gordon W., 15 Hazen Road
Arado, Robert J., 29 Montview Road
Balkas, Charles A., 160 Tyngsboro Road
Beach, Sidney D., 38 Algonquin Road
Bennett, David M., 40 Old Stage Road
Berry, Lilla M., 1 Stearns Street
Blair, James L., Ill Chelmsford Street
Braga, Hilda, 21 Riverneck Road
Brogan, Robert E., 71 Westford Street
Brown, Marjorie E., 19 Cedar Street
Buckley, John W., 80 Locke Road
Burns, Donald E., 20 Birch Street
Byam, Kenneth C, 5 Edgelawn Ave.
Htg. & Air Cond. Engr.
Regional Sales Rep.
Wire Braider
Logistic Spec.
Sales Repr.
Ass't. to Controller
Engineer
Bindery Employee
Electronic Engr.
Wirer & Solderer
Mgr., Mech. Engr.
Comp. Mfg. Supv.
Telephone Installer & Repair
Campbell, Jr., William T., 19 Doral Drive
Cellini, Anthony P., 249 Graniteville Road
Chipman, Eric M., 150 Park Road
Clarke, Bella T., 6 Clarke Avenue
Cole, Richard A., 7 Lillian Avenue
Conlon, Robert F., 11 Winslow Road
Cooper, Stephen, 16 Longmeadow Road
Curran, Patrick J., 54 Sherman Street
Daly, Roger G., 4 State Street
Dawes, Ida May, 57 Thomas Drive
Decker, James A., 12 Hillside Lane
DiSalvo, Joseph, 29 Grove Street
Dudley, Robert F., 2 Dennison Road
Engstrom, Ruth A., 8 Chestnut Hill Road
Farwell, Jr., Lawrence W., 73 School Street
Fetzer, Helen S., 7 Drexel Drive
Fitzgerald, James E., 6 Stedman Street
Flynn, Richard P., 10 Trotting Road
Gabriel, Walter A., 12 Manwell Road
Galus, Sr., Frederick F., 210 Billerica Road
Gaudette, Richard W., 8 Kiberd Drive
Gleason, James R., 50 Ansie Road
Gravelle, Joseph J., 170 Acton Road
Contr. of Finances
Mfg. Methods Engr.
Assembler
Assembler
Carpenter
Mutual Fund Ass't.
Comp. Prog. Anal.
Tool & Die Foreman
Research Chemist
Credit Clerk
Bank Auditor
Draftsman
Eqpt. Installer Foreman
Hairdresser
Folding Mach. Opr.
Secretary
Printing Pressman
Senior Engineer
Food Buyer
Machinist
Electrician
Parts Mgt.
Carpenter
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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86.
Hagman, Gustav F. A., 5 Coach Road
Hammer, Joel L., 11 Cambridge Street
Harmon, George B., 32 Longmeadow Road
Hayes, Oswald, 130 Dalton Road
Helfant, Thomas E., 30 Evergreen Street
Higgins, Beatrice M., 2 Bartlett Street
Hobbs, Albert R., 24 Parker Road
Hopkins, Jr., Charles L., 89 Garrison Road
Howley, James R., 7 Pleasant Street
Hunt, Robert J., 37 Cathy Road
Jobe, Anna, 7 Balsam Drive
Johnson, Todd W., 26 Ansie Road
Karow, Hank H., 10 Muriel Road
Kentigian, Martin, 6 Rack Road
Knight, John H., 122 Park Road
Kowalczyk, Francis S., 11 State Street
Lambert, Paul E., 12 Purcell Drive
LaPoint, William E., 26 Chamberlain Road
Laurin, Roland J., 24 Clover Hill Drive
Legrand, George P., 20 Oak Knoll Avenue
Linsley, Frank S., 33 Brentwood Road
Lolos, James S., 16 Kristin Drive
Macbeth, John D., 3 Clarissa Road
MacLure, Kenneth R., 87 Crooked Spring Road
Mahoney, Paul E., 19 Monument Hill Road
Marr, Roland E., 23 Galloway Road
McCarthy, Dennis R., 60 Groton Road
McCusker, James D., 31 Drexell Drive
McGee, Pauline C, 188 Dalton Road
McKenzie, David P., 1 Whippletree Road
McMillan, James N., 2 Larssen Circle
Mehan, Mary R., 147 Dalton Road
Merrill, Russell W., 65 Spaulding Road
Moran, Thomas E., 19 Dennison Road
Murphy, Patricia A., 39 Evergreen Street
Newcomb, Roger T., 1 1 McFarlin Road
Olen, Beatrice V., 4 Bowl Road
Ortolano, Angelo J., 49 Kensington Drive
O'Neil, Jr., Peter J., 15 Monument Hill Road
Palo, Edward A., 3 Canter Road
Research Associate
Mech. Design Consult.
Elec. Design Engr.
Fuel Oil Dealer
Gravel Co. Supv.
Tax Examiner
Landscaper
Insurance Agent
Sales Repr.
Elec. Sales Repr.
Keypunch Oper.
Sales Agent
Engineer
Computer Development
Quality Control Engr.
Engineer
Chemical Engr.
Electr. Engr.
Controller
Accounting Supv.
Engineer
Qual. Control Mgr.
Administrator
Mech. Design Supv.
Wallboard Inst.
Adm. & Mgr.
Engineer
Invent. Contr. Coord.
Principal Clerk
Engineer
Bank Teller
Saleslady
Mech. Design Engr.
Sales Engineer
Secretary
Engineering Spec.
Exec. Secretary
Electr. Engr.
Treasurer
Electr. Engr.
Parker, Shirley E., 3 Cortez Street
Pearlman, Gerald D., 110 Westford Street
Perkins, Mary E., 10 Clear Street
Pierce, Edna L., 87 Dalton Road
Polak, Dorothy E., 28 Carlisle Street
Poulin, Benoit L., 8 Gallup Drive
Proulx, Gerard J., 60 Crooked Spring Road
Quigley, John A., 313 Acton Road
Reed, Albert R., 32 Billerica Road
Renson, Ethel M., 28 Warren Avenue
Bookkeeper & Proofreader
Mech. Engineer
Secretary
Supervisor
Housewife
Manager
Quality Control Engr.
Instrument Technician
Draftsman
Senior Clerk
20
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
87. Rich, James E., 39 Clarissa Road
88. Rivet, Daniel O., 40 Princeton Street
89. Robinson, Orrin J., 110 Hunt Road
90. Rosenberg, Robert J., 12 Morgan Drive
91. Sather, Wayne R., 10 Gristone Road
92. Schroeder, Leonard G., 45 Kensington Drive
93. Shay, John A., 5 Westchester Road
94. Shugrue, Charles F., 20 James Street
95. Simmons, Jean D., 21 St. Nicholas Avenue
96. Spang, David A., 7 Princess Avenue
97. Stamp, Victoria M., 15 Delwood Road
98. Sullivan, Catherine A., 318 Old Westford Road
99. Sutton, John T., 5 Kristin Drive
100. Thomas, James M., 112 North Road
101. Trubey, Bertha E., 200 Dunstable Road
102. Tyson, John R., 24 Whippletree Road
103. Varley, Herbert W., 28 Longmeadow Road
104. Vines, George M., 232 Princeton Street
105. Welch, Donald M., 55 Spaulding Road
Export Salesman
Mfg. Engr.
Engineer
Electrical Engr.
Engineer
Boiler Maker
Electrical Engr.
Telephone Repairman
Secretary
Sr. Proj. Engineer
Assembler & Inspector
Real Est. Saleswoman
Design Engineer
Prod. Control Worker
Office Worker
Qual. Control Supv.
Electronic Engr.
Technician
Marketing Svc. Supv.
1971 JURY LIST
Name
Address
No.
1. Bacon, Barbara E., 112 Dunstable Road
2. Boegel, Francys M., 24 Algonquin Road
3. Burnham, John J., 279 Riverneck Road
4. Casey, James R., 20 Fletcher Street
5. Childs, Herbert A., 15 Judith Road
6. Cicco, Albert J., 6 Longview Drive
7. Cisler, Edward T., 32 Rainbow Avenue
8. Curran, John C, 7 Bradford Road
9. Demers, Joseph C, 146 Main Street
10. Doole, John T., 33 Sunset Avenue
11. Ducharme, Joseph L., 182 Westford Street
12. Emerson, George F., 31 Ruthellen Road
13. Faires, Jennie N., 11 Berkeley Drive
14. Farmer, Daniel E., 3 Lauderdale Road
15. Fetzer, Helen S., 7 Drexel Drive
16. Fletcher, Edward W., 38 Billerica Road
17. Flynn, Thomas F., 140 Warren Avenue
18. Fraser, Harold A., 11 Woodlawn Avenue
19. Frediani, Olga, 37 Manning Road
20. Giroux, Dean D., 17 Empire Street
21. Gosselin, Alfred O., Sr., 184 Tyngsboro Road
22. Gran, Deborah M., 96 Richardson Road
23. Greig, Louise M., 11 Hornbeam Hill Road
24. Herget, Richard M., 215 Mill Road
25. Hetu, Raymond L., 7 Sonora Drive
26. Jacobs, Andrew J., 32 Glen Avenue
Occupation
Housewife
Housewife
Truck Driver
Truck Driver
Salesman for Greeting Cards
Graphic Arts Chief
Production Control Disp.
Unemployed
Construction Superintendent
Financial Analyst
Carpenter
Def. Electronic Products
Housewife
Eng. Section Head
Secretary
Sheet Metal Worker
Cable Splicer, N. E. Tel.
Retired
Housewife
Sr. Customer Engineer
Rec. Packer Shipper
Clerk, Typist
Housewife
Sr. Electrical Engineer
Accountant
Custodian
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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Kelly, Eleanor M., 145 Concord Road
Kinalmaier, George M., 9 Sandra Drive
Logan, Douglas, Jr., 15 Grace Street
Marchand, Mildred C, 14 John Street
Marchildon, Vincent P., 20 Old Stage Road
McAndrew, Richard T., 44 Boston Road
McCarthy, Mary E., 4 Fern Street
McClellan, Sharon-Lee, 138 Tyngsboro Road
McCormick, John J., 13 Anna Street
McCourt, Robert F., 8 Churchill Road
McDonough, John E., 210 Groton Road
Mcllvenna, Anthony P., 10 Garland Road
McNally, Mary B., 163 Dalton Road
McSheehy, Theresa D., 14 Edwards Avenue
Mersereau, Raymond T., 95 High Street
Michalides, George, 4 Seventh Avenue
Milan, Peter A., 8 Walnut Road
Millard, Donald S., 9 Kensington Drive
Miller, Charles W., 6 Dominic Drive
Ohla, William R., 27 Whippletree Road
Organ, Jayne M., 7 Delwood Road
Parks, Samuel I., 174 Tyngsboro Road
Poulin, Erie J., 4 Knob Hill Road
Plummer, Earl F., Jr., 26 McFarlin Road
Purdon, John H., Jr., 72 Smith Street
Reiss, Emmy, 1 1 Meadowbrook Road
Richard, Normand N., 270 Littleton Road
Rollins, William, 30 Jordan Road
Ryan, John J., 14 Dennison Road
Sargent, Brian J., 8 Marion Street
Sarkesian, George, 6 Bowl Road
Scannell, Catherine C, 19 Dalton Road
Scherig, Charlotte M., 21 Arbutus Avenue
Scott, John S., Jr., 235 Chelmsford Street
Seaton, John Curtis, 7 Delmore Drive
Sheehan, Andrew F., 225 Pine Hill Road
Smith, James P., 7 Susan Avenue
Stapleton, Ronald J., 10 Rio Grande Drive
St. Pierre, Homer C, 258 Groton Road
Stratis, Nicholas A., 71 Randall Road
Swimm, Bradford L., 29 Amble Road
Electrical Assembler
Electrical Engineer
Retired
Housewife
Truck Company Owner
Senior Engineer
Housewife
Secretary
Salesman
Testman
Automobile Mechanic
Mechanical Designer
Housewife
Housewife
Checker, Drafting
Owner, George's Garage
Draftsman
Engineer
Electrician
Engineering Manager
Acct's. Receivable Clerk
Certified Public Acct.
Manager, Internal Audit
Tractor Trailer Driver
Carpet Installation
Asst. Stock Trader
Truck Driver
Unskilled Help
Technical Sales Representative
Engineering Associate
Design Draftsman
Student on College Level
Secretary
Gas Appliance Serv. Man
Electronic Eng. Assistant
Machinist
Press Tender
Design Engineer
Machine Operator
Assoc. Electronics Engineer
Accountant
Thomas, Parker A., 38 Needham Street Food Handler
Thorburn, Brewster A., 26 Carriage Dr. Serv. & Sales Mgr., Pts. Repla.
Tremblay, Leo John, 15 Singlefoot Road
Turcotte, James T., 8 Claude Road
Upton, Donald O., 16 Pleasant Street
Vincent, Clinton F., 1 1 Fairbanks Road
Wasgatt, Charles C, 39 Sleigh Road
Whitmeyer, Ernest N., 3 Purcell Drive
Withycombe, Edward J., 13 Brook Street
Mgr. Appl. Dept. Sales
Chemical Salesman
Truck Driver
Lithographer
Insurance Underwriter
T. V. Production Manager
Electronic Engineer
22 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
WARRANT FOR TOWN MEETING
February 27. 1971 and March 8, 1971
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable of the Town of Chelmsford or any other suitable per-
son of the Town of Chelmsford:
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby required
to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote
in elections, to meet in their several polling places, viz:
Precinct 1. McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford Center
Precinct 2. North Elementary School Auditorium
Precinct 3. Junior High School Band Room Stage
Precinct 4. East Chelmsford School
Precinct 5. Byam School, Cafetorium
Precinct 6. Westlands School Cafeteria
Precinct 7. North Elementary School Auditorium
Precinct 8. Senior High School Small Gym
Precinct 9. South Row School Auditorium
Precinct 10. South Row School Auditorium
Precinct 11. Westlands School Cafeteria
On Saturday, the 27th day of February 1971, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. for
the following purposes:
To bring in their votes for the following officers:
Two Selectmen for three years.
One Selectmen for two years.
One Assessor for three years.
One member of the Board of Health for three years.
Two members of the School Committee for three years.
Two members Nashoba Valley Technical High School District for
three years.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 23
One Cemetery Commissioner for three years.
One Park Commissioner for three years.
One Sinking Fund Commissioner for three years.
One Sewer Commissioner for three years.
Two Trustees of Public Libraries for three years.
Two members Planning Board for five years.
Four members of the Housing Authority for 5, 4, 2, and 1 year.
One Constable for three years.
And to vote on the following question:
QUESTION:
To see whether the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter
32B, Section 7A as amended: "Shall the Town, in addition to the payment
of fifty per cent of a premium for contributory group life and health in-
surance for employees in the service of the town and their dependents, pay
a subsidiary or additional rate?"
A Fair and Concise Summary Appears Below:
Acceptance of the provisions of Chapter 32B, Section 7A permits the
Town to pay more than 50% of the premiums for contributory group life
and health insurance for Town employees.
The polls will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and to meet in the
Chelmsford High School Gymnasium on the Second Monday in March,
1971, at 7:30 o'clock in the evening, then and there to act upon the follow-
ing articles, viz:
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 29
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 8, 1971
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:50
P.M. He recognized the presence of a quorum and appointed the following
tellers:
Paul Bienvenu William Dempster
Robert O'Brien Robert Sullivan
Selectman Howard Humphrey waived the reading of the sheriff's re-
turn of the warrant.
ARTICLE 1. To hear reports of Town Officers and Committees; or
act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Costas Kevghas reported on the consolidation of
water districts in Chelmsford, recommending cooperation among the dis-
tricts rather than consolidation.
Mr. Henry Tucker, Jr. was elected to the Varney Playground commis-
sion three years.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or
transfer from available funds, a certain sum of money for the Board of
Health to obtain engineering services necessary to permit conversion of
the Town Dump into a modern Sanitary Landfill; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Health
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Robert Finnie moved the Town vote to raise and
appropriate $16,000.00 for engineering services necessary to permit con-
version of the Town Dump into a modern sanitary land fill.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 3. In the event of an affirmative vote under Article 2, to
see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from avail-
able funds a certain sum of money for the Board of Health to purchase
equipment, hire personnel, and erect structures required to begin operating
the Sanitary Landfill on or about November 1, 1971, or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Health
UNDER ARTICLE 3. Regarding funds for equipment and personnel at the
proposed dump site, Mr. Finnie moved for dismissal. It was so voted.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to further amend Section
25, subtitled, "Job Titles and Standard Rates for Wages and Salaries of the
Personnel Wage and Salary By-Law", to conform to rates of pay negotiated
by the Town with certain labor organizations, pursuant to General Laws,
Chapter 149, Section 178G through 178N, or act in relation thereto:
Recommended, 1971
30
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
PERSONNEL BOARD
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Wage and Salary Schedule for 1971
A. ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL
1. Veteran's Agent
2. Clerk, Senior
3. Clerk
Town Accountant
Town Counsel
Selectmen's Administrative Assistant
Personnel Board's Recording Clerk
8. Board of Registrar's Clerk
9. Clerk
Planning Board Clerk
10
11. Board of Registrars (3 members)
B. CONSERVATION AND CEMETERY
1. Cemetery Superintendent
2. Cemetery Foreman
3. Moth Superintendent
4. Laborer, Park & Cemetery
5. Unskilled Laborer
6. Park Superintendent
7. Skilled Forest Workman
8. Cemetery Equipment Operator
C. CUSTODIAL
1. Custodian (Center Hall)
2. Custodian (Library)
3. Custodian (Police Department)
4. Custodian (Fire Department)
D. LIBRARY
1. Librarian (in charge of Libraries)
2. Branch Librarian
3. Senior Assistant Librarian
4. Junior Assistant Librarian
5. Clerk
6. Page
E. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT*
1. Highway Superintendent
2. Highway Foreman
3. Assistant Foreman
4. Grader Operator
5. Engineering Equipment Operator
6. Special Equipment Operator — Cat I
7. Special Equipment Operator — Cat II
2,809.00
p.a.
5,561.82
p.a.
4,709.58
p.a.
9,114.65
p.a.
500.00
p.a.
8,100.00
p.a.
2.43
hr.
250.00
p.a.
2.43
hr.
2.43
hr.
275.00
p.a.
9,284.54
p.a.
3.55
hr.
450.00
p.a.
2.91
hr.
1.80 hr.
8,505.44
p.a.
2.38 hr.
3.43
hr.
2.68 hr.
2.68 hr.
2.68
hr.
160.00
p.a.
7,899.12
p.a.
3.12
hr.
2.69
hr.
2.31
hr.
2.43
hr.
1.80
hr.
13,250.00
p.a.
4.24 hr.
3.50
hr.
3.88 hr.
3.72
hr
3.23
hr.
3.43
hr.
ea.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
31
8. Heavy Vehicle Operator 3.10 hr.
9. Laborer (Ashes and Waste) 2.98 hr.
10. Laborer (General) 2.75 hr.
11. Laborer (Skilled) 2.98 hr.
12. Painting Machine Operator (when actually employed) 3.24 hr.
13. Mechanic 3.50 hr.
*The rates set forth for this department are the current 1970 rates and
as negotiations are continuing these rates will be amended at the Town
Meeting.
F. TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT*
1. Chief
2. Deputy Chief
3. Captain
4. Firefighter Regular — Base Pay
After 1 year
After 2 years
After 3 years
13,250.00 p.a.
11,481.92 p.a.
9,726.00 p.a.
7,576.00 p.a.
7,973.00 p.a.
8,322.00 p.a.
8,726 p.a.
*The rates set forth for this department are the current 1970 rates and
as negotiations are continuing these rates will be amended at the Town
Meeting.
G. TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. Chief
2. Captain
3. Sergeant
4. Patrolman — Base Pay
After 1 year
After 2 years
After 3 years
5. Matron
6. Special Police
7. School Traffic Supervisor
H. RECREATION
1. Director
2. Swimming Director
3. Swimming Instructor
4. Playground Director
5. Playground Supervisor
6. Playground Instructor
7. Sports Instructor
I. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Animal Inspector
2. Building Inspector
3. Gas Inspector
4. Electric Inspector
5. Sealer of Weights and Measures
Minimum
80.00 wk.
56.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
45.00 wk.
56.00 wk.
3.00 hr.
13,250.00 p.a.
11,481.92 p.a.
10,620.14 p.a.
8,210.76 p.a.
8,622.04 p.a.
9,031.20 p.a.
9,442.48 p.a.
3.18 hr.
3.60 hr.
2.92 hr.
2,247.00 p.a.
Maximum
100.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
100.00 wk.
66.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
5.00 hr.
750.00 p.a.
2,000.00 p.a.
4.00 visit
4.00 visit
1,000.00 p.a.
32 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
6. Dog Officer 94.34 wk.
7. Clock Winder 100.00 p.a.
UNDER ARTICLE 4. Mr. Peter McHugh, Chairman of the Personnel Board
moved that the following wage and salary schedule be adopted for the year
1971:
A. ADMINISTRATIVE AND CLERICAL
1. Veteran's Agent
2. Clerk, Senior
3. Clerk
4. Town Accountant
5. Town Counsel
6. Selectmen's Administrative Ass't.
7. Personnel Board's Recording Clerk
8. Board of Registrar's Clerk
9. Clerk
10. Planning Board Clerk
11. Board of Registrar's (3 members)
B. CONSERVATION AND CEMETERY
1. Cemetery Superintendent
2. Cemetery Foreman
3. Moth Superintendent
4. Laborer, Park & Cemetery
5. Unskilled Laborer
6. Park Superintendent
7. Skilled Forest Workman
8. Cemetery Equipment Operator
C. CUSTODIAL
1. Custodian (Center Hall)
2. Custodian (Library)
3. Custodian (Police Department)
4. Custodian (Fire Department)
D. LIBRARY
1. Librarian (in charge of Libraries)
2. Branch Librarian
3. Senior Assistant Librarian
4. Junior Assistant Librarian
5. Clerk
6. Page
E. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
1. Highway Superintendent
2. Highway Foreman
3. Assistant Foreman
4. Grader Operator
5. Engineering Equipment Operator
2,862.00
p.a.
5,667.00
p.a.
4,798.00
p.a.
9,323.00
p.a.
500.00
p.a.
8,100.00
p.a.
2.43
hr.
250.00
p.a.
2.43
hr.
2.43
hr.
275.00
p.a. ea.
9,284.54
p.a.
3.55
hr.
450.00
p.a.
2.91
hr.
1.80
hr.
8,505.44
p.a.
2.38 hr.
3.43
hr.
2.68 hr.
2.68 hr.
2.68 hr.
160.00
p.a.
7,899.12
p.a.
3.12
hr.
2.69
hr.
2.31
hr.
2.43
hr.
1.80 hr.
13,500.00
p.a.
4.24 hr.
3.71
hr.
4.11
hr.
3.94 hr.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
33
6. Special Equipment Operator — Cat I
3.42 hr.
7. Special Equipment Operator — Cat II
3.64 hr.
8. Heavy Vehicle Operator
3.29 hr.
9. Laborer (Ashes & Waste)
3.16 hr.
10. Laborer (General)
2.92 hr.
11. Laborer (Skilled)
3.16 hr.
12. Painting Machine Operator (when actually employed) 3.43 hr.
13. Mechanic
3.71 hr.
F. TOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
1. Chief
13,500.00 p.a.
2. Deputy Chief
11,700.00 p.a.
3. Captain
10,820.00 p.a.
4. Firefighter Regular — Base Pay
8,210.76 p.a.
After 1 year
8,622.04 p.a.
After 2 years
9,031.20 p.a.
After 3 years
9,442.48 p.a.
G. TOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT
1. Chief
13,500.00 p.a.
2. Captain
11,700.00 p.a.
3. Sergeant
10,820.00 p.a.
4. Patrolman — Base Pay
8,210.76 p.a.
After 1 year
8,622.04 p.a.
After 2 years
9,031.20 p.a.
After 3 years
9,442.48 p.a.
5. Matron
3.18 hr.
6. Special Police
3.60 hr.
7. School Traffic Supervisor
2.92 hr.
H. RECREATION
1. Director
2,247.00 p.a.
Minimum
Maximum
2. Swimming Director
80.00 wk.
100.00 wk.
3. Swimming Instructor
56.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
4. Playground Director
80.00 wk.
100.00 wk.
5. Playground Supervisor
45.00 wk.
66.00 wk.
6. Playground Instructor
56.00 wk.
80.00 wk.
7. Sports Instructor
3.00 hr.
5.00 hr.
I. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Animal Inspector
750.00 p.a.
2. Building Inspector
2,000.00 p.a.
3. Gas Inspector
4.00 visit
4. Electric Inspector
4.00 visit
5. Sealer of Weights & Measures
1,000.00 p.a.
6. Dog Officer
94.34 wk.
7. Clock Winder
100.00 p.a.
It was so voted as amended.
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
such sums of money as may be required to defray Town Charges for the
current year retroactive to January 1, 1971; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 5. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the Town raise and
appropriate the following sums of money to defray Town charges for the
current year retroactive to January 1, 1971.
SELECTMEN'S DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
1. Chairman
2. Board Members
3. Selectmen Adm. Asst.
4. Labor Relations Advisor
4a. Junior Clerk
4b. Clerk (Part time)
Expenses:
5. Expenses
6. Conference Expenses
7. Outlays
7a. Out of State Expenses
Total Selectmen's Department
ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
8. Accountant
9. Senior Clerk (2)
10. Additional Clerk Hire
Expenses:
11. Expenses
12. Outlays
Total Accounting Department
TREASURER AND COLLECTOR DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
13. Treasurer and Collector
14. Senior Clerk (4)
15. Clerk
Per Annum
$ 1,500.00
3,667.00
8,100.00
2,000.00
00.00
2,000.00
$ 17,267.00
$ 3,190.00
1,500.00
.200.00
250.00
$ 22,407.00
It was so
voted
$ 9,323.00
11,334.00
1,620.00
$ 22,277.00
$ 850.00
500.00
It was so
$ 23,627.00 voted
6,510.00
22,668.00
4,200.00
$ 33,378.00
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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Expenses:
16. Stationery and Postage
17. Printing, Advertising and Binding
18. Bonds
19. Expenses
20. Outlays
21. Foreclosing Tax Titles
3,600.00
2,500.00
600.00
3,300.00
400.00
00.00
Total Treasurer and Collector Department $ 43,778.00
It was so
voted
ASSESSORS DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
22. Assessor (Full Time) $ 9,800.00
23. Board Member 1,415.00
24. Board Members (Part Time) 5,408.00
25. Senior Clerk (3) 17,001.00
26. Clerk 00.00
27. Clerk (Part Time) 2,500.00
$ 36,124.00
Expenses:
28. Office Expenses, Printing & Advertising $ 1,800.00
29. Transportation 800.00
30. Conference Expenses 200.00
31. Cutting of Maps and New Plans 500.00
32. Land Court Fees, Registry Deeds, Plans 1,000.00
33. Outlay 00.00
Total Assessors Department $ 40,424.00
It was so
voted
TOWN CLERK DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
34. Town Clerk
35. Senior Clerk
36. Clerk (Part Time)
Total Town Clerk Department
REGISTRARS' DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
40. Registrars (3)
41. Ass't. Registrars: Wages & Mileage
4,100.00
5,667.00
00.00
$ 9,767.00
Expenses:
37. Expenses
$ 3,200.00
38. Board of Appeals — Variance Rec. Fees
50.00
39. Printing By-Law Books
500.00
$ 13,517.00
825.00
3,000.00
It was so
voted
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CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
42. Clerk
Expenses:
43. Printing: Men-Women Directory
44. Printing: Voters' Lists
45. Other Expenses
Total Registrars' Department
PUBLIC BUILDINGS DEPARTMENT
46. Salaries of Janitors
47. Vacation and Sickness
Expenses:
48. Fuel, Light and Water
49. Repairs, Equipment and Expenses
50. Outlays
Total Public Buildings Department
LAW DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
51. Town Counsel
Expenses:
52. Prosecution and Defense of Lawsuits
53. Settlement of Claims and Suits
54. Legal Services
55. Misc. Exp. Association Dues
Total Law Department
MISCELLANEOUS DEPARTMENT
56. Moderator's Salary
57. Constable's Salary
58. Elections (Wages and Expenses)
59. Board of Appeals — Clerk Hire
60. Board of Appeals — Expenses
61. Planning Board — Clerk Hire
62. Planning Board — Expenses
62a. Outlay
63. Planning Board — Consultant
64. Planning Board — Greater Lowell Plan. Fee.
65. Personnel Board
66. Finance Committee
67. Town Forest Committee
68. Conservation Commission
69. Historical Commission
250.00
$ 4,075.00
$ 1,000.00
450.00
750.00
It was so
$ 6,275.00 voted
$ 5,600.00
410.00
$ 6,010.00
$ 4,500.00
4,000.00
500.00
It was so
$ 15,010.00 voted
$ 500.00
$ 5,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00
150.00
$ 15,650.00
It was so
voted
150.00
110.00
7,250.00
500.00
1,100.00
1,300.00
900.00
00.00
1,500.00
7,805.00*
300.00
100.00
650.00
5,000.00
300.00
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70. Committee to Update Town History 00.00
71. Home Rule Advisory Committee 100.00
71a. Town Celebration Committee 500.00
71b. Library Needs Committee 00.00
71c. Council on Aging 1,000.00
71d. Elementary School Needs Committee 00.00
71e. School Building Comm. (Clerk) 900.00
71f. School Bldg. Comm. (Out of State Travel) 150.00
71g. School Building Committee Expenses 1,000.00
■ It was so
Total Miscellaneous Department $30,615.00 voted
At the request of Mr. Richard McDermott, Chairman of the Finance
Committee, Item No. 64 was excluded from the original total vote which
was carried in the amount of $22,810.
Mr. Richard McDermott, Chairman of the Finance Committee then
asked for reconsideration of Item No. 64, and after considerable discussion
the requested amount of $7,805.00 was included in the total of the Mis-
cellaneous Department in the amount of $30,615.00.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
72. Chief $ 13,500.00
73. Captain 11,700.00
74. Sergeants (6) 64,920.00
75. Patrolmen (40) 276,585.00
76. Special Account 100,923.00
77. Clerk, Senior 5,667.00
77a. Clerk (Part Time) 1,300.00
78. Custodian 2,788.00
$477,383.00
Expenses:
79. Auto Maintenance and Repairs
$ 8,400.00
80. Gasoline
11,000.00
81. Building Service and Supplies
4,055.00
82. Communication Service
5,922.00
83. Uniforms
5,550.00
84. Chief's Out of State Expense
150.00
85. Other Expenses
4,000.00
86. Outlays
2,300.00
87. Equipment and Supplies for Men
2,500.00
87a. Education, Out of State
1,100.00
It was sa
Total Police Department $522,360.00 voted
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
88. Chief $ 13,500.00
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89. Deputy Chief
90. Officers
91. Regular Firemen
92. Substitutes
93. Call Firefighters
94. Labor at Fires and Emergencies
95. Janitors
96. Clerk Hire
Expenses:
97. Maintenance of Fire Alarm System
98. Fuel, Light, Water and Telephone
99. Automobile and Radio Repairs and Service
100. Building Repairs and Maintenance
101. Equipment, Supplies for Men, Stations
102. Office Expenses
103. Outlays
104. Clothing Allowance
105. Out of State
106. Stabilization Fund (Equipment)
Total Fire Department
11,700.00
43,280.00
376,358.00
56,398.00
00.00
13,750.00
80.00
3,800.00
$518,866.00
$ 2,000.00
8,000.00
4,600.00
1,500.00
3,800.00
350.00
1,350.00
2,250.00
400.00
10,000.00
$553,116.00
It was so
voted
HYDRANT SERVICE DEPARTMENT
107. Center District $ 32,160.00
108. North District 8,000.00
109. East District 4,300.00
110. South District 3,680.00
Total Hydrant Service Department $ 48,140.00
It was so
voted
SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
111. Salary
Total Sealer of Weights and Measures
$ 1,000.00
It was so
$ 1,000.00 voted
TREE WARDEN'S DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
112. Tree Warden
113. Fees
Expenses:
114. Other Expenses
115. Outlay
Total Tree Warden's Department
$ 800.00
4,000.00
$ 4,800.00
$ 6,000.00
300.00
It was so
$ 11,100.00 voted
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— It was so
$ 2,450.00 voted
MOTH DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
116. Superintendent $ 450.00
Expenses:
117. Expenses 2,000.00
Total Moth Department
DUTCH ELM CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
118. Superintendent $ 800.00
Expenses:
119. Expenses 4,000.00
Total Dutch Elm Control Department
POISON IVY CONTROL DEPARTMENT
120. Expenses
Total Poison Ivy Department
MOSQUITO CONTROL DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
121. Superintendent
122. Wages of Laborers
Expenses:
123. Expenses
— It was so
$ 4,800.00 voted
00.00
00.00
00.00
00.00
00.00
It was so
$ 4,925.00 voted
$ 2,000.00
4,000.00
400.00
Total Mosquito Control Department 00.00
DOG OFFICER DEPARTMENT
124. Salary - Dog Officer $ 4,925.00
Total Dog Officer Department
BUILDING INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT
125. Inspector's Salary
126. Inspector's Fees
127. Inspector's Expenses
Total Building Inspector's Department
WIRING INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT
128. Inspector's Fees
129. Expenses
Total Wiring Inspector's Department
GAS PIPING AND FIXTURES INSPECTOR
130. Fees $ 2,000.00
It was so
$ 6,400.00 voted
$ 4,000.00
100.00
It was so
$ 4,100.00 voted
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It was so
131. Expenses 75.00
Total Gas Piping and Fixtures Inspector $ 2,075.00 voted
ANIMAL INSPECTOR'S DEPARTMENT
132. Inspector's Salary $ 750.00
It was so
Total Animal Inspector's Department
$
750.00 voted
CIVILIAN DEFENSE DEPARTMENT
133. Expenses
$
800.00
134. Outlays
1,500.00
It was so
Total Civilian Defense Department
HEALTH AND SANITATION DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
135. Chairman
136. Board Members
137. Director of Public Health
138. Senior Clerk and Laboratory Assistant
139. Senior School Nurse
140. Junior School Nurses
141. Slaughtering Inspector
142. Plumbing Inspector — Fees and Trans.
143. Physicians
144. Vacation and Sickness Account
145. Professional Services
146. Vision, Hearing Testing Program
Expenses:
147. Quarantine and Contagious Diseases
Testing Immunization
Care of Premature Children
Collection of Garbage
Mosquito Control Study
Transportation, Directors
Laboratory Supplies
154. Vision and Hearing Testing Program
155. Other Expenses
156. Professional Services
148.
149.
150.
151.
152.
153.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
157. Superintendent
158. Secretary
$ 2,300.00 voted
300.00
528.00
12,000.00
5,667.00
00.00
00.00
00.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
1,000.00
00.00
00.00
$ 24,495.00
$ 3,000.00
600.00
500.00
46,800.00
750.00
750.00
200.00
00.00
800.00
3,000.00
Total Health and Sanitation Department $ 80,895.00
It was so
voted
$ 13,500.00
5,877.00
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159. Engineer's Fees
4,500.00
$ 23,877.00
Expenses:
160. Gas and Oil for Equipment
$ 9,000.00
161. Fuel, Light and Water
3,500.00
162. Telephone and Office Supplies
1,000.00
163. Street Signs
2,000.00
164. Miscellaneous Expenses
1,500.00
165. Waste Collection
124,000.00
166. Maintenance and Repair to Garage
500.00
167. Outlays
00.00
Highways, Bridges and Drainage:
168. Highway Materials
$ 40,000.00
169. Misc. Equipment and Small Tools
1,400.00
170. Stabilization Fund, Equipment
10,000.00
171. Machinery Hire — Other
1,000.00
172. Labor — Men
156,000.00
173. Vacations and Sickness
21,000.00
174. Labor — Overtime
5,000.00
174a. Radio Outlay and Equipment
1,650.00
174b. Radio Repairs and Services
540.00
Road Machinery Account:
175. Repairs
$ 16,000.00
176. Snow and Ice Removal
180,000.00
177. Highways, Bridges & Drainage Const.
20,000.00
178. Chapter 90, Maintenance
6,000.00
179. Sidewalks
5,000.00
It was so
Total Highway Department
$628,967.00 voted
STREET LIGHTING
180. Street Lighting
$ 41,120.00
It was so
Total Street Lighting
$ 41,120.00 voted
Motion for adjournment came at 11:00 P.M. until Monday, March 15,
1971, 7:30 P.M. in the High School Gymnasium.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN,
Town Moderator
CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF,
Town Clerk
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ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 15. 1971
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the meeting to order at 7:46
P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum.
The following tellers were appointed:
William Dempster James B. Donohoe
Paul Bienvenu Donald Ennis
Terrence O'Rourke
UNDER ARTICLE 5 (Con't.)
VETERANS' BENEFITS DEPARTMENT
181. Salary of Veterans' Agent $ 2,862.00
182. Expenses 200.00
183. Cash and Material Grants 60,000.00
Total Veterans' Benefits Department $ 63,062.00
SEWER COMMISSION DEPARTMENT
183a. Professional Fee $ 7,500.00
183b. Expenses 500.00
Total Sewer Commission Department $ 8,000.00
Mr. Robert M. Sexton moved to amend Article 5 as follows:
Line item 185-12 to $ 157,766
Line item 186-21 to $ 143,345
Line item 187-22 to $ 377,760
Line item 188-23 to $4,298,810
Line item 189-24 to $ 144,193
Line item 190-25 to $ 111,458
Line item 192-27 to $ 205,986
Line item 197-33 to $ 479,537
Line item 202a-41 to $ 299,851
Line item 202b-42-45 to $ 176,397
After defeat of Items 185 & 186 the Finance Committee requested that
Mr. Sexton withdraw his motion which he refused to do. Then Mr. Hilliard
moved for adjournment which the Moderator refused to consider because
a motion was on the floor. Mr. Sexton then' withdrew his motion so that Mr.
Hilliard's motion to adjourn until Monday evening, March 22, 1971 at 7:30
P.M. could be considered. It was so voted.
Meeting adjourned at 11:03 P.M.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF,
Town Moderator Town Clerk
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ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 22, 1971
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin called the adjourned Town Meeting to
order at 7:45 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum. He announced
that the business of the evening would begin with the School Budget,
Items 184-202i. Chairman Gerald J. Lannan read the Town Counsel's opin-
ion regarding votes on schools and regional schools. The Moderator then
recognized Mr. Robert M. Sexton who had withdrawn his motion at the
previous Town Meeting in order that the Moderator entertain a motion to
adjourn which was voted. Mr. Sexton then moved to amend Article 5 Sec-
tion concerning the School Department by substituting the amount of $6,-
882,204.00. This motion failed.
Chairman Richard T. McDermott of the Finance Committee moved
that the sum of $7,059,858.00 be raised and appropriated for the School
Budget covering Items No. 184-202L
A hand vote was taken: YES 430; NO 271. Motion carried.
UNDER ARTICLE 5 (Con't.)
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
184. School Committee
185. Superintendent's Office
186. Coordinators
187. Principals
188. Teaching
189. Textbooks
190. Library
191. Audio-Visual
192. Guidance
193. Work-Study
194. Psychological Services
195. Educational Television
196. Health Services
197. Pupil Transportation
198. Food Services
199. Athletics
200. Other Student Activities
201. Driver Education
202. Health Education
202a. Custodial
202b. Utilities
202c. Maintenance — Grounds
202d. Maintenance — Buildings
202e. Maintenance — Equipment
202f. Acquisition of Equipment
202g. Adult Education
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202h. Civic Activities
202i. Vocational
Total School Department
Minus Federal Funds
Net to be Appropriated
Tellers were:
Paul Bienvenu
Henrick Johnson
$7,296,858.00
237,000.00
7,059,858.00
Robert Sullivan
William Dempster
LIBRARY DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
203. Librarians
204. Branch Librarian
205. Assistant Librarians & Library Clerks
206. Library Aides
207. Custodian & Security
208. Vacation and Sickness
Expenses:
209. Repair & Maintenance of Buildings
210. Fuel, Light and Water
211. Books and Periodicals
212. Other Expenses
213. Outlays
Total Library Department
PARK DEPARTMENT
216. Labor
217. Expenses
218. Outlays
218a. Recreation Field Maintenance Labor
218b. Recreation Field Maintenance Expense
Total Park Department
VARNEY PLAYGROUND
219. Labor
220. Expenses
221. Outlays
Total Varney Playground
EDWARDS MEMORIAL BEACH
222. Labor
223. Expenses
224. Outlays
7,899.00
6,536.00
51,000.00
2,230.00
7,000.00
750.00
$ 1,000.00
5,500.00
25,000.00
5,500.00
1,600.00
$114,015.00
$ 9,035.00
2,750.00
1,740.00
500.00
350.00
$ 14,375.00
$ 2,500.00
1,000.00
4,000.00
$ 7,500.00
00.00
500.00
00.00
Total Edwards Memorial Beach
$ 500.00
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UNCLASSIFIED DEPARTMENTS
225. Town & Finance Committee Reports $ 6,529.00
226. Workmen's Compensation Claims 00.00
227. Expenses for Memorial Day 1,500.00
228. Expenses for Town Clock 500.00
229. Development & Industrial Commission 1,700.00
230. Disabled Veterans Quarters 00.00
231. Ambulance Service 6,000.00
231a. Veteran Pension Claim 3,850.00
Interest:
Total Unclassified Departments $ 20,079.00
INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
232. Prop. Liab. & All Types of Insurance $ 97,500.00
233. Chapter 32B Insurance — Employees 99,000.00
233a. Police Professional Liability 1,850.00
Total Insurance Department $198,350.00
DEBT AND INTEREST
Maturing Debt:
234. North School Loan $ 20,000.00
235. Center School Loan 00.00
236. High School Loan No. 1 50,000.00
237. High School Loan No. 2 85,000.00
238. Highway Garage Loan 5,000.00
239. Boston Road Elementary School Loan 50,000.00
240. Addition to High School 50,000.00
241. Junior High School Loan 110,000.00
242. Pine Ridge Equipment 00.00
243. Westland School Loan and
244. Harrington School Loan (Richardson Rd.) 160,000.00
245. Byam School Loan (Maple Rd.) 105,000.00
$635,000.00
246. North School Loan $ 510.00
247. Center School Loan 00.00
248. High School Loan No. 1 11,375.00
249. High School Loan No. 2 20,400.00
250. Highway Garage Loan 765.00
251. Anticipation of Revenue and
Reimbursement Loans 45,000.00
252. Boston Road Elementary School Loan 16,625.00
253. Addition to High School 2,430.00
254. Junior High School 47,450.00
255. Pine Ridge Equipment 00.00
256. Westland School and
257. Harrington School (Richardson Rd.) 116,100.00
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258. Byam School (Maple Road) 118,200.00
Total Debt and Interest $1,013,855.00
CEMETERY DEPARTMENT
Salaries:
259. Commissioners (3) $ 300.00
260. Superintendent 9,285.00
261. General Labor 17,575.00
262. Special Labor for Lot Owners 700.00
Expenses:
263. Interments and Liners $ 3,800.00
264. Repairs to Equipment 1,500.00
265. Transportation — Superintendent 250.00
266. Expenses 3,860.00
267. Outlays 860.00
268. Town Clerk — Salary 250.00
269. Town Clerk — Expenses 50.00
270. Beautification — Perpetual Care Area 00.00
271. Out of State Expenses 100.00
272. Restore Forefather's & Hart Pond Cemetery 00.00
Total Cemetery Department $ 38,530.00
RECREATION COMMISSION
273. Salaries, Directors & Ass'ts., Youth $ 11,790.00
274. Expenses, Youth 31,221.00
275. Out of State Expenses 150.00
276. Outlay 2,880.00
Total Recreation Commission $ 46,041.00
NASHOBA VALLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mr. Thomas Markham moved that the sum of $204,073.00 be raised and
appropriated for the Nashoba Valley Technical High School District.
It was so voted.
Chairman Edward Marshall of the School Committee moved for recon-
sideration of the School Budget.
The motion was defeated.
TOTAL BUDGET
$10,914,039.00
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen
to act as its agent in any suit or suits which may arise during the current
year; with authority to settle and adjust claims or demands for or against
the Town; and to employ counsel whenever in their judgment it is neces-
sary; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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UNDER ARTICLE 6. Mr. Eugene Doody moved that the Town vote to
authorize the Selectmen to act as its agent in any suit or suits which may
arise during the current year; with authority to settle and adjust claims or
demands for or against the Town; and to employ counsel whenever in
their judgment it is necessary.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Treasurer,
with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in
anticipation of the revenue for the financial year beginning January 1, 1971
and January 1, 1972, in accordance with the provisions of the General Laws,
Chapter 44, Section 4, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for
a period of less than one year, in accordance with the provisions of General
Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17, or act in relation thereto.
Town Treasurer
UNDER ARTICLE 7. Mrs. Charlotte DeWolf moved the Town vote to au-
thorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow mon-
ey from time to time in anticipation of the revenue for the financial year
beginning January 1, 1971 and January 1, 1972, in accordance with the pro-
visions of the General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to renew any note
or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year, in accordance
with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to request the Department
of Corporations and Taxation, Division of Accounts of the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts to make an audit of all accounts in all departments in the
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, or act in relation thereto.
Town Treasurer
UNDER ARTICLE 8. Mrs. Charlotte DeWolf moved the Town vote to re-
quest the Department of Corporations and Taxation, Division of Accounts
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to make an audit of all accounts
in all departments in the Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 9. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
sufficient sum of money with which to meet bills for previous years; or
act in relation thereto.
Town Treasurer
UNDER ARTICLE 9. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $1,202.12 with which to meet bills for
previous years.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money to pay the Treasurer of the Middlesex County Re-
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tirement System, the said amount being the Town's share of the pension,
expense, and military service funds; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 10. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $145,242.50 to pay the Treasurer of the Middle-
sex County Retirement System, the said amount being the Town's share
of the pension, expense, and military service funds.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
the sum of $25,000.00 or some other sum to be used as a Reserve Fund at
the discretion of the Finance Committee, as provided in General Laws,
Chapter 40, Section 6; or act in relation thereto.
Finance Committee
UNDER ARTICLE 11. Mr. Richard McDermott moved and Mr. Arnaud
Blackadar, Town Accountant amended that the Town vote to raise $15,-
996.07 and transfer $9,003.93 to be used as a Reserve Fund at the discre-
tion of the Finance Committee, as provided in General Laws, Chapter 40,
Section 6.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
or transfer from available funds the sum of Seventy-Four Thousand ($74,-
000.00) Dollars for the purpose of making improvements at Beaver Brook
from River Meadow Brook to Littleton Road, and in accordance with rec-
ommendations received from the Massachusetts Department of Public
Works and Camp, Dresser & McKee, Consulting Engineers, and based on a
Report on Flood Control, and explained as Stage 1, of report dated Novem-
ber 16, 1970; such work to be under the supervision of the Massachusetts
Department of Public Works, Division of Waterways; total cost of which is
estimated to be One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand ($148,000.00) Dollars,
with the state to contribute its share of Seventy-Four Thousand ($74,-
000.00), and that authorization to disburse the town's share shall be under
the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 12. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of $74,000.00 for
the purpose of making improvements at Beaver Brook from River Meadow
Brook to Littleton Road, and in accordance with recommendations received
from the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and Camp Dresser &
McKee, Consulting Engineers, and based on a report on Flood Control, and
explained as State 1, of report dated November 16, 1970; such work to be
under the supervision of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works,
Division of Waterways; total cost of which is estimated to be $148,000.00,
with the state to contribute its share of $74,000.00 and that authorization
to disburse the Town's share shall be under the jurisdiction of the Board of
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Selectmen.
This motion was defeated.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Personnel
By-Law under Section 8, increases within the rate range, to add a chap-
ter, Longevity, to read as follows:
1. Longevity increment shall be granted to each full-time employee
at the completion of each five years full-time employment.
2. The increment shall be 3% of the base pay in effect at the com-
pletion of five years of full-time employment; 6% of the base pay
in effect at the completion of ten years of full-time employment;
9% of the base pay in effect at the completion of fifteen years of
full-time employment; 12% of the base pay in effect at the com-
pletion of twenty years of full-time employment; 15% of the base
pay in effect at the completion of twenty-five years of full-time
employment. Then maximum increment shall be received at the
completion of twenty-five years of employment.
3. The Longevity increment shall in no way be considered as part of
the salary rate for Civil Service purposes.
4. The Longevity increment shall be included for all applicable pur-
poses in determining any and all rights under the Middlesex Coun-
ty Retirement Fund.
By Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 13. Regarding Longevity pay for Town employees, Mr.
Nicholas Mazzoni moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 14, of
the Personnel, Wage and Salary Administration By-Law by deleting Para-
graph b and c and inserting in their place the following:
"b. Employees who have been continuously employed for less than
five years but more than one year, shall be granted two weeks vaca-
tion with pay.
c. Employees who have been continuously employed for less than
ten years but more than five years shall be granted three weeks vaca-
tion with pay.
Employees who have been continuously employed for more than ten
years shall be granted four weeks vacation with pay."
This amendment shall be applicable to all employees covered by this
By-Law, including those employees represented by a Labor organization;
or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 14. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town vote to
amend Section 14, of the Personnel, Wage and Salary Administration By-
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Law by deleting Paragraph b and c and inserting in their place the follow-
ing:
"b. Employees who have been continuously employed for less than
five years but more than one year, shall be granted two weeks vaca-
tion with pay.
c. Employees who have been continuously employed for less than
ten years but more than five years shall be granted three weeks vaca-
tion with pay.
Employees who have been continuously employed for more than ten
years shall be granted four weeks vacation with pay."
This amendment shall be applicable to all employees covered by this
By-Law, including those employees represented by a Labor organization.
A hand vote was taken: YES 256 NO 236
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 16 of the
Personnel and Salary Classification Plan by deleting the present Section 16
and substituting thereto the following:
Section 16.
"All permanent employees of the Town regardless of their length of
service will earn ten days sick leave per year. At the end of the calen-
dar year, each employee may carry over unused sick leave balance so
that 120 days may accrue. All employees who are absent because of
sickness for a period exceeding 3 working days or 3 consecutive tours
of duty shall present a doctor's certificate to the department head
upon return in order to receive payment for sick leave."
This amendment shall be applicable to all employees covered by this
By-Law including those employees represented by a labor organization; or
act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 15. Regarding increased accruement of sick leave, Mr.
Howard Humphrey moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 26 of the
Personnel and Salary Classification Plan by adding thereto the following:
"c. All full time permanent employees covered by this plan shall be
entitled to leave without loss of pay not to exceed one (1) day in order
to attend the funeral of the employees, Father-in-Law, Mother-in-Law,
Sister-in-Law or Brother-in-Law. Such leave shall not be deducted
from any vacation time to which the employee may be entitled."
This Amendment shall be applicable to all employees covered by this
By-Law, including those employees represented by a Labor organization; or
act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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UNDER ARTICLE 16: Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to amend
Section 26 of the Personnel and Salary Classification Plan by adding there-
to the following:
"c. All full time permanent employees covered by this plan shall be
entitled to leave without loss of pay not to exceed one (1) day in order
to attend the funeral of the employees, Father-in-Law, Mother-in-Law,
Sister-in-Law, or Brother-in-Law. Such leave shall not be deducted
from any vacation time to which the employee may be entitled."
This Amendment shall be applicable to all employees covered by this
By-Law, including those employees represented by a Labor organization.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money for the purpose of purchasing five (5) new 1971 four-
door Sedans, to be used by the Police Department, said purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 17. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate $10,633.00 for the purchase of five (5) new 1971 four-door
Sedans, to be used by the Police Department, said purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 18. In the event of an affirmative vote under the above ar-
ticle to see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to
sell by good and sufficient bill of sale, two (2) 1969 and three (3) 1970 Po-
lice Cruisers now being used by the Police Department, or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 18. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to author-
ize the Board of Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient bill of sale, two
(2) 1969 and three (3) 1970 Police Cruisers now being used by the Police
Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds in the Treasury, a sum of money for Chapter
90 Construction; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 19. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town vote to
transfer from available funds in the Treasury, $57,400.00 for Chapter 90
Construction.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
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transfer from available funds, a certain sum of money for the purchase of
One Pickup Truck for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 20. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate from available funds the sum of $2,387.28 for the purchase
of One Pickup Truck for the Highway Department, such purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 21. In the event of an affirmative vote under Article 20,
to see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell by good and suf-
ficient Bill of Sale, one Pickup Truck being used by the Highway Depart-
ment; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 21. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town authorize the
Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale, one Pickup Truck be-
ing used by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the Purchase of
Two Truck Chassis (for waste collection) for the Highway Department,
such purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen;
or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 22. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $16,344.00 for the purchase of Two Truck Chas-
sis (for waste collection) for the Highway Department, such purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 23. In the event of an affirmative vote under Article 22,
to see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell by good and suffi-
cient Bill of Sale, two Waste Collection Trucks being used by the Highway
Department; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 23. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town authorize the
Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale, two Waste Collection
Trucks being used by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the purchase of
two Packer Bodies (for waste collections) for the Highway Department,
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such purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Select-
men; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 24. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $12,540.00 for the purchase of two Packer Bod-
ies (for waste collections) for the Highway Department, such purchase to
be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds, a certain sum of money for the purchase of
One Sweeper Broom for the Highway Department, such purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 25. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $15,835.00 for the purchase of One Sweep-
er Broom for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made under
the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 26. In the event of an affirmative vote under Article 25, to
see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient
Bill of Sale, One Sweeper Broom being used by the Highway Department;
or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 26. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town authorize
the Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale, One Sweep-
er Broom being used by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds, a certain sum of money for the purchase of
one Truck Chassis for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 27. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $7,335.00 for the purchase of one Truck Chassis
for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made under the super-
vision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen
to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale one 1954 Unit Shovel with Back-
hoe Attachment now owned by the Highway Department; or act in relation
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thereto.
Highway Department
UNDER ARTICLE 28. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to author-
ize the Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale one 1954 Unit
Shovel with Backhoe Attachment now owned by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen
to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale one 1954 Schertzer Trailer now
owned by the Highway Department; or act in relation thereto.
Highway Department
UNDER ARTICLE 29. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to author-
ize the Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale one 1954
Schertzer Trailer now owned by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen
to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale one 1950 Truck Chassis and Body
now owned by the Highway Department; or act in relation thereto.
Highway Department
UNDER ARTICLE 30. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to author-
ize the Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale one 1950 Truck
Chassis and Body now owned by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 31. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds a certain sum of money, said sum to be utilized by the Board of Se-
lectmen in the construction of an addition to the Highway Department ga-
rage; or act in relation thereto.
Highway Department
UNDER ARTICLE 31. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town vote to
transfer from available funds the sum of $10,000.00, said sum to be util-
ized by the Board of Selectmen in the construction of an addition to the
Highway Department garage.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 32. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds in the Treasury, a certain sum of money for
the installation of a flashing yellow light with sign attached to read
"School Buses Entering Ahead" to be installed on Acton Road near the By-
am School; or act in relation thereto.
Highway Department
UNDER ARTICLE 32. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 for the installation of a flashing yel-
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low light with sign attached to read "School Buses Entering Ahead" to be
installed on Acton Road near the Byam School.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 33. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds, a certain sum of money for the purchase of
a Pumping Engine for the Fire Department, said purchase to be made un-
der the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Fire Department
UNDER ARTICLE 33. Mr. Fred Reid moved the Town vote to raise and
appropriate $47,200.00 for the purchase of a Pumping Engine for the Fire
Department, said purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board
of Selectmen.
It was so voted,
ARTICLE 33a. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
from available funds, a certain sum of money for the purchase of one
Spreader for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made under
the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
Highway Department
UNDER ARTICLE 33a. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate from available funds, the sum of $2,649.00 for the purchase
of one Spreader for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 33b. In the event of an affirmative vote under Article 33a
to see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell by good and suf-
ficient Bill of Sale, One Truck and Sander being used by the Highway De-
partment; or act in relation thereto.
Highway Department
UNDER ARTICLE 33b. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town authorize the
Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale, One Truck and San-
der being used by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of that
portion of Clover Hill Drive off of Westford Street to a dead end, to Clover
Hill North Drive, or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 34. Regarding change of name of Portion of Clover Hill
Drive, Mr. Edward Bunker moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
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ARTICLE 35. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of that
portion of Old Stage Road running from Parker Road to a dead end at the
power lines, to Old Stage North Road, or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 35. Regarding change of name of Old Stage Road (por-
tion) Mr. Edward Bunker moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 36. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Chelmsford by revising Section V, Use and
Intensity Regulation to change Apartment House from an authorized use
with a special permit (designated A in the schedule) to an excluded or pro-
hibited use (designated or in the schedule) in the RC, CB, and CD Dis-
tricts, or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 36. Mr. Edward Bunker moved the Town vote to amend
the Chelmsford Zoning By-Laws of the Town of Chelmsford by revising
Section V, Use and Intensity Regulation to change Apartment House from
an authorized use with a special permit (designated A in the schedule) to
an excluded or prohibited use (designated or in the schedule) in the RD,
CB, and CD Districts.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 37. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 10.2.1 of
the Zoning By-Law entitled Earth Removal by deleting the present section
and inserting the following: The application shall be accompanied by a plan
of land, showing existing grade area of fill, area of cut, and area to be left
as natural ground done by registered civil engineers and surveyors in the
area from which above material is to be removed and in surrounding areas.
After operation is completed, applicant shall again have registered civil
engineers and surveyors show plan of land with cross section, and finished
grades. At this time the Town Engineer with the Building Inspector will
check out final plan of land. During the removal operation the Board of
Appeals shall designate how often the Building Inspector shall make peri-
odic inspections. Bench marks shall be on both plans of land. The plans of
land should be sent to the building inspector.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 37. Mr. Edward Bunker moved the Town vote to amend
Section 10.2.1 of the Zoning By-Law entitled "Earth Removal" by deleting
the present section and inserting the following: The application shall be
accompanied by a plan of land, showing existing grade area of fill, area of
cut, and area to be left as natural ground, done by a registered civil engi-
neer and surveyor in the area from which above material is to be removed
and in surrounding areas. After operation is completed, applicant shall
again have registered civil engineers and surveyors show plan of land with
cross section, and finished grades. At this time, the Town engineer with
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the Building Inspector will check out final plan of land. During the remov-
al operation the Board of Appeals shall designate how often the Building
Inspector shall make periodic inspections. Bench marks shall be on both
plans of land. The plans of land should be sent to the building inspector.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 38. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 10.4.2 of
the Zoning By-Law by deleting the present section and inserting the fol-
lowing: All boulders larger than y 2 cubic yard and all tree trunks and
brush accumulation shall be removed, or buried, before continuing.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 38. Mr. Edward Bunker moved the Town vote to amend
Section 10.4.2 of the Zoning By-Law by deleting the present section and in-
serting the following: All boulders larger than y 2 cubic yard and all tree
trunks and brush accumulation shall be removed or buried, before continu-
ing.
Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 39. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zoning By-Laws as follows: To change from General Residence RB to Com-
mercial CB District the following described parcel of land: 47 acres bound-
ed by Littleton Road, Hunt Road, Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the
Town of Chelmsford.
PARCEL ONE
Beginning at a point at the most southwesterly corner of the granted
premises at the intersection of Hunt Road and Littleton Road (Route 110);
thence turning and running North 71 degrees 51' 30" East by the Northerly
line of said Littleton Road 878, 82 feet to an iron pipe at land conveyed by
said Grantors to James S. Emanouil, et ux; thence turning and running
North 11 degrees 41' 50" West, 200 feet by said James S. Emanouil land to
an iron pipe at a corner; thence turning and running North 71 degrees 08'
10" East 222.26 feet still by said James S. Emanouil land to an iron pipe at a
corner; thence turning and running South 19 degrees 39' 42" East still by
said James S. Emanouil land 200 feet to an iron pipe on the northerly side
of said Littleton Road; thence turning and running Easterly by the Norther-
ly line of said road 1190 feet more or less to a stone wall at land now or
formerly of Frederick Russell; thence turning and running Northwesterly,
Northeasterly, Northwesterly, Southwesterly and Northwesterly following
the stone wall by five (5) courses, by said Russell land, 1190 feet more or
less to land of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts being new Route 495;
thence turning and running South 53 degrees 5' 25" West by said Common-
wealth land 1351.25 feet to land now or formerly of Leroy Dutton, et ux;
thence turning and running Southwesterly by said Dutton land 150 feet to
land now or formerly of Peter Emanouil; thence turning and running South-
easterly by said Emanouil land 287.5 feet to a corner; thence turning and
running Southwesterly still by said Emanouil land 62.5 feet to a corner;
thence turning and running Southwesterly but more Westerly by said
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Emanouil land 75 feet to a corner at land of Christy Emanouil, et ux; thence
turning and running Southerly by said Christy Emanouil land 225 feet to a
corner; thence turning and running Westerly still by said Christy Emanouil
land 262.5 feet to the Easterly line of Hunt Road; thence turning and run-
ning Southerly by the Easterly line of said Hunt Road 393.75 feet to the
point of beginning.
Said premises as described are shown as Lot 193 containing 47.74
acres on a plan, entitled "Plan of Land in Chelmsford, Mass., owned by Ste-
fanos Emanouil subdivided by Harold J. Nicholson, scale 1 inch equals 40
feet," which plan is to be recorded at the Middlesex Registry No. of Deeds
at Lowell.
The consideration for this conveyance being other than monetary, no
documentary stamps are hereto attached.
For reference to title, see deed dated July 1, 1953 from Antonios Kare-
felis, et ux to said Grantors and is recorded at the Middlesex North Regis-
try of Deeds at Lowell, Book 1232, page 209.
PARCEL TWO
Beginning at point on the Northwesterly side of new Route 495, at the
Southwesterly corner of the granted permises; thence turning and running
North 53 degrees 5' 35" East by land of the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts 888 feet to land now or formerly of Leroy E. Dutton; thence turning
and running Northwesterly following a stone wall by three courses, 115
feet, 75 feet and 230 feet to a corner; thence turning and following the
stone wall Westerly 62.5 feet to a corner; thence turning and running
Southwesterly still by said stone wall and said Dutton land, 800 feet to a
corner; thence turning and running Southerly still by said stone wall 225
feet, more or less, to the point of beginning.
Containing 6.61 acres and being shown as Lot 193B on the Plan on file
at the office of the Board of Assessors, of the Town of Chelmsford, Town
Hall, Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 39. Concerning change in zoning By-Law, 47 acres on
Littleton Road, Hunt Road — Mr. Edward Bunker moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 40. To see if the Town will vote to change the zoning clas-
sification of the following described parcel of land from IA (Limited Indus-
trial) District to RM (Apartment Residence) District.
Being a lot of land located on the southerly side of Riverneck Road in
Chelmsford, Mass. bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southeasterly side of Riverneck Road
which point is 58.43 feet Northeasterly of land of Laverty;
Thence N. 77 degrees 08' 06" E, 200.00 feet still by Skelton land to a
point;
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Thence S. 17 degrees 48' 32" E, 520.00 feet by land of Philpot, Widen,
Westover and Steele to a point;
Thence S. 69 degrees 22' 23" SW, 562.98 feet by land of B. E. E. & R.
Realty Trust to a point;
Thence S. 77 degrees 08' 06" W, 364.60 feet still by said B. E. E. & R.
Realty Trust land to a point;
Thence N. 5 degrees 38' 36" W, 638.84 feet to a point on the South-
easterly side Of Riverneck Road;
Thence N. 53 degrees 12' 03" E, 196.97 feet by Riverneck Road to a
stone bound;
Thence still by said Road Easterly and Southerly by a curved line at a
radius of 506.11 feet, a length of 201.85 feet to a stone bound;
Thence N. 76 degrees 03' 06" E, 50.54 feet still by said road to a stone
bound;
Thence Easterly and Northerly by a curved line at a radius of 466.42
feet, a length of 175.95 feet by said road to the point of beginning.
Said lot containing 13.20 acres.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 40. Regarding Mr. Edward Bunker's motion on zoning
change on Riverneck Road.
This motion was defeated.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for adjournment at 11:15 P.M., until Monday
evening, March 29, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School Gymnasium.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF,
Town Moderator Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
March 29, 1971
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the adjourned annual Town
Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quorum.
The following tellers were appointed:
Robert Sullivan Paul Bienvenu Michael Devine
ARTICLE 41. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Chelmsford
Zoning By-laws by the following:
SWIMMING POOL FENCING
1. Delete the first paragraph of Section XII and insert the following:
12.1 Every outdoor swimming pool shall be completely surround-
ed at all times, whether or not the same shall be filled with water,
by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, unless the pool
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wall itself is four feet or more above grade at all points.
2. Delete the second paragraph and insert the following:
12.1.2 Every such fence or wall shall be so constructed as not to
have openings, holes or gaps larger than 2 inches in a horizontal
dimension and 4 inches in the vertical dimension except that the 4
inches may not be in a horizontal position except for doors, gates,
and except for picket fences in such case, however, the gaps be-
tween pickets shall not exceed 4 inches.
12.2.2 All ladders used to gain access to above ground pools,
whether they are self-retractable, swing-up type or portable shall
be properly placed so as not to allow entrance by small children
when the swimming pool is not in use. No permanent ladders may
be attached to above ground pools on the outside unless the pool
is surrounded by a separate fence as specified above, or act in re-
lation thereto.
Planning Board
UNDER ARTICLE 41. Mr. Edward Bunker moved the Town vote to amend
the Chelmsford Zoning By-Laws by the following:
SWIMMING POOL FENCING
1. Delete the first paragraph of Section XII and insert the following:
12.1.1 Every outdoor swimming pool shall be completely sur-
rounded at all times, whether or not the same shall be filled with
water, by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height, unless
the pool wall itself is four feet or more above grade at all points.
2. Delete the second paragraph and insert the following:
12.1.2 Every such fence, wall, door or gate shall be so construct-
ed as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than 2 inches in a
horizontal dimension and 4 inches in the vertical dimension except
that the 4 inches may not be in a horizontal position and except
for picket fences in such case, however, the gaps between pickets
shall not exceed 4 inches. The wire sizes for all fences or doors
fabricated with wire mesh shall not be less than No. 16 wire.
12.2.2 All ladders used to gain access to above ground pools,
whether they are self-retractable, swing-up type or portable shall
be properly placed so as not to allow entrance by small children
when the swimming pool is not in use. No permanent ladders may
be attached to above ground pools on the outside unless the pool
is surrounded by a separate fence as specified above.
It was so voted, as amended.
ARTICLE 42. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds a certain sum to be used in establishing an
annual "clean up" day during which trash and accumulated waste which is
not acceptable in the weekly trash collection will be picked up by
the Highway Department. Said day to be determined by the Board of Se-
lectmen and the Highway Department; or act in relation thereto.
Planning Board
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UNDER ARTICLE 42. Mr. Edward Bunker moved that the Town vote to
raise and appropriate $5,300.00 to be used in establishing an annual "clean
up" day and other clean up civic projects during which trash and accumu-
lated waste which is not acceptable in the weekly trash collection will be
picked up by the Highway Department. Said day to be determined by the
Board of Selectmen and the Highway Department.
It was so voted, as amended.
ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a
certain sum of money for the purpose of defraying the costs of printing
and preparing copies of the Assessors 1971 Tax Books to be placed in the
Adams and MacKay libraries in conformance with the vote of the Town at
the 1969 annual town meeting; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Assessors
UNDER ARTICLE 43. Mr. Charles House moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $300.00 for the purpose of defraying the costs
of printing and preparing copies of the Assessors 1971 Tax Books to be
placed in the Adams and MacKay libraries in conformance with the vote of
the Town at the 1969 annual town meeting.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 44. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds a certain sum of money to the Conservation
Fund to be used for Conservation purposes in accordance with Mass. Gen-
eral Laws, Chap. 132A, Section 11, and Mass. General Laws Chap. 40, Sec-
tion 8C as amended, said sum to be used to purchase the land bounded
and described as follows: land containing 22 acres, more or less, located on
the westerly side of Susan Ave. in Chelmsford and being land now or for-
merly owned by Herbert L. and Lillian B. French; or act in relation thereto.
Conservation Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 44. In regard to funds for purchase of land on Susan
Avenue to be used for Conservation purposes, Mr. Edward Polubinski
moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 45. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for application to the
Conservation Fund; or act in relation thereto.
Conservation Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 45. Mr. Edward Polubinski moved the Town vote to
raise and appropriate $10,000.00 for application to the Conservation Fund.
A hand vote was taken: YES 122 NO 86
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 46. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-laws re-
lating to the use of Chelmsford Conservation Reservations by adding Sec-
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tion 9 described as follows: No person shall carry or discharge firearms,
except duly authorized law enforcement personnel; or act in relation
thereto.
Conservation Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 46. Mr. Edward Polubinski moved the Town vote to
amend the By-Laws relating to the use of Chelmsford Conservation Reser-
vations by adding Section 9 described as follows: No person shall carry or
discharge firearms except duly authorized law enforcement personnel.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 47. To see if the Town will vote to amend the By-laws re-
lating to the use of Chelmsford Conservation Reservations by adding Sec-
tion 10 described as follows: To ban the use of all forms of motorized ve-
hicles except those authorized by the Conservation Commission or those
used by the Police and/ or Fire Department; or act in relation thereto.
Conservation Commission
UNDER ARTICLE 47. Mr. Edward Polubinski moved the Town vote to
amend the By-Laws relating to the use of Chelmsford Conservation Reser-
vations by adding Section 10 described as follows: To ban the use of all
forms of motorized vehicles except those authorized by the Conservation
Commission or those used by the Police and/or Fire Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 48. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds the sum of $800.00 for the use of the Chelms-
ford Housing Authority; or act in relation thereto.
Chelmsford Housing Authority
UNDER ARTICLE 48. Mr. Claude A. Harvey moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $800.00 for the use of the Chelmsford Housing
Authority.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 49. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds, a certain sum of money to be used for the
purchasing and installing of a suitable living memorial; namely a fountain
with a bronze plaque, suitably inscribed, and to be located at the center
common, directly behind the stone entry-way at the south end of the com-
mon; such memorial to honor living and deceased veterans of the Korean
and Viet Nam Wars, and to be purchased under the supervision of
the Study Committee for Memorials to be planned for Korean and Vietnam
War Veterans; or act in relation thereto.
Board of Selectmen
UNDER ARTICLE 49. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town vote to
raise and appropriate the sum of $5,000.00 to be used for the purchasing
and installing of a suitable living memorial; namely a fountain with a
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bronze plaque, suitably inscribed, and to be located at the center common,
directly behind the stone entry-way at the south end of the common; such
memorial to honor living and deceased veterans of the Korean and Viet
Nam Wars, and to be purchased under the supervision of the Study Com-
mittee for memorials to be planned for Korean and Vietnam War Veterans.
Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 50. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
the sum of $1,036.00 to cover the cost of tree planting in Central Square
and Boston Road, said planting having been done without calling for bids
according to Town By-law; or act in relation thereto.
Town Accountant
UNDER ARTICLE 50. Regarding tree planting in Central Square and Bos-
ton Road, Mr. Arnaud Blackadar moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 51. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Health to appoint, for a period of one year, a Mosquito Control Study Com-
mittee chartered to investigate and explore various methods of mosquito
control and advise the town as to appropriate action, or act in rela-
tion thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 51. Mr. Robert Finnie moved the Town vote to author-
ize the Board of Health to appoint, for a period of one year, a Mos-
quito Control Study Committee chartered to investigate and explore vari-
ous methods of mosquito control and advise the town as to appropriate
action.
Motion defeated.
Mr. Richard McDermott moved for reconsideration of the above which
was voted.
Article again defeated.
ARTICLE 52. In the event of an affirmative vote under Article 51, to
see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available
funds a sum of $1,000.00 to be added to the Board of Health Budget for use
by the Mosquito Control Study Committee prior to the 1972 annual Town
meeting, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 52. Regarding funds for Mosquito Control Study, Chair
ruled no action necessary due to action under Article 51.
ARTICLE 53. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate
the sum of $1,036.00 to cover the cost of tree planting in Central Square
and Boston Road; said planting having been done without calling for bids
according to Town by-law, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 53. Mr. Myles Hogan moved the Town vote to raise and
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appropriate the sum of $1,036.00 to cover the cost of tree planting in Cen-
tral Square and Boston Road; said planting having been done without call-
ing for bids according to Town By-law.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that article be amended to state that proj-
ect should be completed subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
Mr. Joseph Gutwein moved to reconsider Article 49.
Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 54. To see if the Town will vote the following:
"That the Town of Chelmsford Agree to participate in The Great-
er Lowell Business Development Corporation (Chapter 777, the Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts, 1970) according to Section 20 of the Act
Creating the Greater Lowell Business Development Corporation."
UNDER ARTICLE 54. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote the fol-
lowing:
"That the Town of Chelmsford agrees to participate in the Greater
Lowell Business Development Corporation (Chapter 777, the Common-
wealth of Massachusetts, 1970) according to Section 20 of the Act Cre-
ating the Greater Lowell Business Development Corporation."
Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 55. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School
Committee, in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 71, Section 37, as
amended by Chapter 362 of the Acts of 1970, to make expenditures, from
funds appropriated for school purposes, for the employment of legal coun-
sel for the general purposes of the Committee.
UNDER ARTICLE 55. Regarding expenditures of funds appropriated for
school purposes, Mr. Edward Marshall moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 56. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to enter into and negotiate with a Transportation Company for
Bus Service for the Town of Chelmsford and Lowell Areas if it is concluded
by the Board of Selectmen that such service would be to the best interest
of the Town; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 56. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to author-
ize the Board of Selectmen to enter into and negotiate with a Transporta-
tion Company for Bus Service for the Town of Chelmsford and Lowell Are-
as if it is concluded by the Board of Selectmen that such service would be
to the best interest of the Town.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 57. In the event of an affirmative vote under the preced-
ing article, to see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer
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from available funds a certain sum, said sum to be utilized by the Board of
Selectmen as the Town's assessment for bus service for the year May 13,
1971 thru May 12, 1972; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 57. Mr. Eugene Doody moved the Town vote to raise
and appropriate the sum of $20,000.00, said sum to be utilized by the Board
of Selectmen as the Town's assessment for bus service for the period May
13, 1971 through December 31, 1971.
It was so voted.
Mr. Richard McDermott moved for reconsideration of Article 54.
Motion defeated.
ARTICLE 58. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the sale of
lots and graves a certain sum of money for the purpose of building, repair-
ing and hot topping roads in Pine Ridge and Riverside cemeteries or act in
relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 58. Mr. Frank Hardy moved the Town vote to transfer
from the sale of lots and graves the sum of $3,000.00 for the purpose of
building, repairing and hot topping roads in Pine Ridge and Riverside cem-
eteries.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 59. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the per-
petual care interest account to the perpetual care beautification account a
certain sum of money; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 59. Mr. Frank Hardy moved the town vote to transfer
from the perpetual care interest account to the perpetual care beautifica-
tion account the sum of $5,000.00.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 60. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds a certain sum of money for the installation
of a chain link fence on one side of Fairview cemetery, approximately two
hundred and fifty feet. Also a chain link gate for Pine Ridge cemetery; or
act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 60. Mr. Frank Hardy moved the Town vote to raise and
appropriate $800.00 for the installation of a chain link fence on one side of
Fairview cemetery, approximately two hundred and fifty feet. Also a chain
link gate for Pine Ridge cemetery.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 61. To see if the Town will vote to renew the lease to the
Chelmsford Historical Society, Inc. for the annual rental of One and 00/100
(1.00) Dollars and for a period of Five (5) years, the Old Schoolhouse - ad-
jacent to the Forefathers Cemetery, known as the Hearse House - together
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with the land on which it stands, and sufficient land to assure access to the
building from Westford St., - to serve the educational and cultural pur-
poses of the aforesaid society; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 61. Mr. Harold J. Davis moved the Town vote to renew
the lease to the Chelmsford Historical Society, Inc. for the annual rental of
$1.00 and for a period of Five (5) years, the Old Schoolhouse — adjacent to
the Forefathers' Cemetery known as the Hearse House — together with
the land on which it stands, and sufficient land to assure access to the
building from Westford St., to serve the educational and cultural purposes
of the aforesaid society.
This motion was defeated.
ARTICLE 62. To see if the Town will vote to support proposed reve-
nue-sharing programs which will be before the 92nd United States Con-
gress (1971) for the purpose of acquiring additional, needed revenues to
assist in alleviating demands currently imposed on local property taxes,
and to inform the entire Massachusetts congressional delegation of this
positive action by town meeting members, or take any other action rela-
tive thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 62. Mr. Howard Humphrey moved the Town vote to
support proposed revenue-sharing programs which will be before the 92nd
United States Congress (1971) for the purpose of acquiring additional,
needed revenues to assist in alleviating demands currently imposed on lo-
cal property taxes, and to inform the entire Massachusetts Congressional
Delegation of this positive action by Town Meeting Members.
After considerable discussion on the above, Mr. Howard Humphrey
moved for dismissal.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 63. To see if the Town will vote to repeal the so-called 'Dog
Leash Law' adopted under Article 50 of the Annual Town Meeting of March
27, 1967, including the position of full-time Dog Officer; or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 63. Mr. Peter Dulchinos moved the Town vote to re-
peal the so-called "Dog Leash Law" adopted under Article 50 of the An-
nual Town Meeting of March 27, 1967, including the position of full-time
Dog Officer.
Mr. Robert E. Howe's motion to substitute the word "amend" for "re-
peal" was passed.
Mr. Carl Seidel's amendment regarding fines was passed to be incor-
porated in the by-law by adding to Section 4 as follows:
Whoever violates any provision of this by-law shall be punished by a
fine of $10.00 for the first offense and $20.00 for each successive offense
to be levied on all dog owners whose dogs are picked up by the dog officer.
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The fines shall be used to support a more efficient dog officer.
Mr. Dulchinos' motion was voted as amended.
ARTICLE 64. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the neces-
sary funds to have the East Chelmsford Fire Station manned on a perma-
nent basis; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 64. Regarding funds for manning East Chelmsford Fire
Station, Mr. Timothy O'Connor moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 65. To see if the Town will vote to accept the following
mentioned streets, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, and shown by
their reports and plans duly filed in the Office of the Town Clerk, and to
raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a certain sum
of money for the purpose of reconstructing the following-mentioned
streets; or act in relation thereto.
Bonanza Road, Burning Tree Lane, Cathy Road, Clydesdale Road, Com-
manche Circle, Crabapple Lane, Drew Circle, Eldorado Road, Essex
Place, Green Valley Drive, Longspur Road, Mcintosh Road, Pennock
Road, Sierra Drive, Smokerise Drive, Stonehill Road Extension, Thom-
as Drive, Varney Avenue.
Providing all construction of same meets with the requirements of the
Board of Selectmen, and subject to the withholding of any remaining bonds
until such requirements have been met.
UNDER ARTICLE 65. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved the Town vote to accept
the following mentioned streets, as laid out by the Board of Selectmen, and
shown by their reports and plans duly filed in the Office of the Town Clerk.
Bonanza Road, Burning Tree Lane, Cathy Road, Clydesdale Road, Com-
manche Circle, Crabapple Lane, Drew Circle, Eldorado Road, Essex
Place, Green Valley Drive, Longspur Road, Mcintosh Road, Pennock
Road, Sierra Drive, Smokerise Drive, Stonehill Road Extension, Thom-
as Drive, Varney Avenue.
Providing all construction of same meets with the requirements of the
Board of Selectmen, and subject to the withholding of any remaining bonds
until such requirements have been met.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 66. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of
Assessors to issue the sum of Three Hundred Thousand ($300,000.) Dollars
or some lesser sum from Free Cash in the Treasury for the reduction of the
1971 tax rate; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 66. Mr. Richard McDermott moved the Town vote to
instruct the Board of Assessors to issue the sum of $250,000.00 from Free
Cash in the Treasury for the reduction of the 1971 tax rate.
It was so voted.
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AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to service this Warrant by posting attest-
ed copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High School Band
Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School, Cafetorium; Westlands
School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior High School
Gym, Small; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School Auditorium;
Westlands School Cafeteria, seven days at least, before the time appointed
for holding the meeting aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this meeting
aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS this Sixteenth day of February, 1971.
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. February 18, 1971
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the inhabi-
tants of the Town of Chelmsford by Posting up attested copies of the same
at the following places, wit;
McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford Center; North Elemen-
tary School Auditorium; Junior High School Band Room; East Chelmsford
School; Byam School, Cafetorium; Westlands School Cafeteria; North Ele-
mentary School Auditorium; Senior High School Gym, Small; South Row
School Auditorium; South Row School Auditorium; Westlands School Cafe-
teria, seven days at least, before the time appointed for holding the meet-
ing aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A True copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
Mr. Howard Humphrey moved for adjournment at 9:45 P.M.
TOTAL WARRANT $11,247,638.97 TRANSFERS $334,403.93
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR. CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF
Town Moderator Town Clerk
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WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
June 28, 1971
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of Chelms-
ford.
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby request-
ed to notify and warn the legal voters of the Town of Chelmsford to meet
in the High School Gymnasium at Chelmsford, on the 28th day of June,
1971, at 7:30 p.m., then and there to act upon the following articles, viz:
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
June 28. 1971
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the meeting to order in the
High School Gymnasium at 7:52 P.M., recognizing the presence of a quor-
um of three hundred voters.
The following tellers were appointed:
James Sullivan
Peter Pedulla
Lee Smith
Michael Devine
William Thompson
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from sur-
plus funds the sum of Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred ($15,500.00) Dollars
for the purpose of paying the Town's share of cost of Chapter 32B Insur-
ance for Town Employees, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer from surplus funds the sum of Fifteen Thousand Five Hundred
($15,500.00) Dollars for the purpose of paying the town's share of cost of
Chapter 32B Insurance for Town Employees.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds a certain sum of money for the purpose of paying interest costs for
anticipation of revenue and reimbursement loans, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer from surplus funds the sum of Twenty-three Thousand ($23,000)
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Dollars for the purpose of paying interest costs for anticipation of revenue
and reimbursement loans.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from sur-
plus funds a certain sum of money for conducting the census according to
the provisions of Chapter 9, Section 7; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 3. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer from surplus funds the sum of Four Thousand One Hundred Fifty
($4,150) Dollars for conducting the census according to the provisions of
Chapter 9, Section 7.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000.00) Dollars for site engineering
and appraisal of the land and buildings in Central Square, at the corner of
Billerica Road, owned by Eustace B. and Nancy Fiske, or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 4. Mr. Bradford O. Emerson moved that the town vote
to transfer from surplus funds the sum of Five Thousand ($5,000) Dollars
for site engineering and appraisal of the land and buildings in Central
Square, at the corner of Billerica Road, owned by Eustace B. and Nancy
Fiske.
Mr. Roger Boyd moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to hold a Revolutionary War
Bicentennial Celebration, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 5. Mrs. Margaret E. Mills moved that the town vote to
hold a Revolutionary War Bicentennial Celebration.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to appoint a committee for
the purpose of making preliminary plans for the observance of the Revolu-
tionary War Bicentennial in Chelmsford; and to see if the Town will vote to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint such committee, or act in re-
lation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 6. Mrs. Margaret E. Mills moved that the town vote to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to appoint a committee for the purpose
of making preliminary plans for the observance of the Revolutionary War
Bicentennial Celebration.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will petition the General Court to en-
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act legislation authorizing the Town to appropriate money annually, from
and including the year nineteen hundred and seventy-one to and including
the year nineteen hundred and seventy-six for the celebration of the 200th
Anniversary of the American Revolution; and to establish in the town
treasury a special fund in which shall be deposited such sums as may be
appropriated by the town for said celebration, and any and all such sums
received by the town treasurer shall be kept separate and apart from all
other funds of the town and the principal and interest thereof may, from
time to time, be expended for the purposes of the celebration by and upon
the authorization of the Board of Selectmen, and any surplus remaining in
said special fund after said celebration is concluded shall be transferred by
said treasurer into the treasury of the town.
UNDER ARTICLE 7. Mrs. Margaret E. Mills moved that the town vote to
petition the General Court to enact legislation authorizing the Town to ap-
propriate money annually, from and including the year nineteen hundred
and seventy-one to and including the year nineteen hundred and seventy-
six for the celebration of the 200th Anniversary of the American Revolu-
tion; and to establish in the town treasury a special fund in which shall be
deposited such sums as may be appropriated by the town for said celebra-
tion, and any and all such sums received by the town treasurer shall be
kept separate and apart from all other funds of the town and the principal
and interest thereof may, from time to time, be expended for the purposes
of the celebration by and upon the authorization of the Board of Selectmen,
and any surplus remaining in said special fund after said celebration is con-
cluded shall be transferred by said treasurer into the treasury of the town.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to rescind action taken in
December 1970 changing the Election Day to the Saturday preceding the
first Monday in March, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 8. Mrs. Dorothy G. Borrows moved that the town vote
to rescind action taken in December 7, 1970 changing the election day to
the Saturday preceding the first Monday in March.
A hand vote was taken: YES 431 NO 7
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 9. In the event of an affirmative vote under the above ar-
ticle to see if the Town will vote to return the Annual Election date to the
first Monday in March, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 9. Mrs. Dorothy G. Borrows moved that the town vote
to return the annual election date to the first Monday in March.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to divide Precinct No. 8 as
follows:
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Beginning at the Overpass on Westford Street where it crosses Route
495, and running along the center line of Westford Street to the Westford
Town Line. Everyone living on the West side of Westford Street shall be-
come Precinct 12. All those living on the Easterly side of Westford Street
as far as Old Westford Road shall remain in Precinct 8; or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 10. Mrs. Dorothy G. Borrows moved that the town vote
to divide Precinct No. 8 as follows: Beginning at the Overpass on Westford
Street where it crosses Route 495, and running along the center line of
Westford Street to the Westford Town Line. Everyone living on the west
side of Westford Street shall become Precinct 12. All those living on the
easterly side of Westford Street as far as Old Westford Road shall remain
in Precinct 8.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to negotiate and enter into a contract with officials of the City
of Lowell for use of the Lowell Incinerator for Disposal of Waste Collec-
tions from the Town of Chelmsford, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 11. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate and enter into a contract
with officials of the City of Lowell for use of the Lowell Incinerator for
Disposal of Waste Collections from the Town of Chelmsford, to include
cancellation date. (See Article No. 18)
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 12. In the event of an affirmative vote under the preceding
article, to see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus funds the sum
of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars for payment to the City of Lowell for
use of the Lowell Incinerator until December 31, 1971 for Disposal of
Waste Collections from the Town of Chelmsford, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 12. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer from surplus funds the sum of Fifty Thousand ($50,000.00) Dollars
for payment to the City of Lowell for use of the Lowell Incinerator until
December 31, 1971 for Waste Collections from the Town of Chelmsford.
It was so voted as amended.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds a certain sum of money for use for Waste Collections by the High-
way Department, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 13. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer from surplus funds the sum of ($12,465.00) Twelve thousand four
hundred sixty-five and 00-100 Dollars for use for waste collections by the
Highway Department.
It was so voted.
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ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize transferring
title of a certain parcel of land off Richardson Road to the Chelms-
ford Hockey Association, or its nominee, of Chelmsford, Massachusetts, to
wit:
DESCRIPTION OF LAND:
A certain parcel of land situated Westerly of the Old North Chelms-
ford Road, so-called, now Richardson Road, but not bounded immedi-
ately on said road, containing Six (6) Acres, more or less, and thus
bounded: Easterly by a wood road running Northwesterly and South-
westerly of land of Spalding, now or formerly; thence Northerly by a
Town road; thence Westerly by land of Dailey, now or formerly; and
thence Southerly by a wood road at land of Spalding, now or formerly.
Said transfer of title to also include any structures thereon with title
to revert to the Town of Chelmsford upon the abandonment of such
use by the Chelmsford Hockey Association, or its nominee, or act in
relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 14. Mr. Donald J. Cleary moved that the town vote to
authorize the transfer of title of a certain parcel of land off Richardson
Road to the Chelmsford Hockey Association, or its nominee, of Chelms-
ford, Massachusetts, to wit:
DESCRIPTION OF LAND:
A certain parcel of land situated westerly of the Old North Chelms-
ford Road, so called, now Richardson Road, but not bounded immedi-
ately on said road, containing six (6) acres, more or less, and thus
bounded: Easterly by a wood road running northwesterly and south-
easterly of land of Spalding, now or formerly; thence northerly by a
Town road; thence westerly by land of Dailey, now or formerly; and
thence southerly by a wood road at land of Spaiding, now or formerly.
Said transfer of title to also include any structures thereon with title
to revert to the Town of Chelmsford upon the abandonment of such
use by the Chelmsford Hockey Association, or its nominee.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to consider changes in the
Town of Chelmsford zoning by-laws and its accompanying map in a man-
ner described as follows: To change from single residence RB District to
roadside commercial CB District the following described parcel of land off
Richardson Road, to wit:
A certain parcel of land situated Westerly of the Old North Chelms-
ford Road, so-called, now Richardson Road, but not bounded immedi-
ately on said road, containing Six (6) Acres, more or less, and thus
bounded: Easterly by a wood road running Northwesterly and South-
easterly of land of Spalding, now or formerly; thence Northerly by a
Town road; thence Westerly by land of Dailey, now or formerly; and
thence Southerly by a wood road at land of Spalding, now or formerly.
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UNDER ARTICLE 15. Mr. Donald J. Cleary moved that the town vote to
consider changes in the Town of Chelmsford Zoning By-Laws and its ac-
companying map in a manner described as follows: To change from single
residence (RB) District to roadside commercial (CB) District the following
described parcel of land off Richardson Road, to wit:
A Certain parcel of land situated westerly of the Old North Chelms-
ford Road, so called, now Richardson Road, but not bounded immedi-
ately on said road, containing six (6) acres, more or less, and thus
bounded: Easterly by a wood road running northwesterly and south-
easterly of land of Spalding, now or formerly; thence northerly by a
Town road; thence westerly by land of Dailey, now or formerly; and
thence southerly by a wood road at land of Spalding, now or formerly.
It was so voted, unanimously.
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-
Law by making the following amendments:
(1) Amend Section 3.1 of the Zoning By-Law, Establishment of Dis-
tricts, by inserting "SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (IC)" fol-
lowing "General Industrial District (IB)".
(2) Amend Section 5.3, Use Regulation Schedule, by inserting a new
column to the right of the "RM" column, headed "IC" with all en-
tries "O" except under "Industrial Uses - Dump" there shall be
entered the letter "P".
(3) Amend Section 5.5, Intensity of Use Schedule, by inserting a new
column headed "IC" to the right of the IA & IB column, with en-
tries identical to those of the IA & IB column, except that
at "Area (1,000 s. f.)" the IC column shall read "50 Acres".
(4) Insert a new SECTION XIV, to read as follows:
"SECTION XIV - SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
1. The use of land in this district shall be for the purpose of dis-
posing of solid waste material; and
2. That any site assigned for this purpose be approved by the
local Board of Health as provided under Chapter 111, Section
150A of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts; and
3. That no burning whatsoever is permitted, and that the site is
operated strictly as a sanitary landfill, conforming to all
recommendations, restrictions, and regulations of the local
Board of Health and the Department of Public Health of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts;
4. That the use of such land for solid waste disposal material is
not in conflict with any laws of the Commonwealth of Massa-
chusetts, for the protectica of the health, safety and welfare
of its inhabitants."
or act in relation thereto.
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UNDER ARTICLE 16. Mr. John D. Arenstam moved to amend the zoning
by-laws re: Items 3.1, 5.3, 5.5 and new Section XIV.
After two hours of discussion centered around waste disposal, Mr.
John Balco moved the previous question to stop debate. A hand vote was
taken. YES 247 No 191. This vote was on question to stop debate.
A hand vote was taken on the question. YES 143 NO 323
Motion failed 2/3 requirement.
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will amend the Zoning By-Law and
Zoning Map by rezoning from a Single Residence District (RB) to a Special
Industrial District (IC), the property bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a point on the southerly side of Littleton Road, (Route
110, a state Highway), at the Chelmsford- Westford town line; thence
in a northeasterly direction, by said southerly line of Littleton Road,
188.35 feet to a point; thence by a curved line having a radius of 25.00
feet, 31.42 feet to a point; thence in a southerly direction, 117.00 feet
to a point; thence in an easterly direction, 165.00 feet to a point;
thence in a southerly direction, 28.00 feet to a point; thence in an eas-
terly direction, 90.40 feet to a point of land of Trustees of Sergi Trust;
thence by land of said Trustees of Sergi Trust, in a southerly direction,
416.07 feet to a point; thence still by said land of Trustees of Sergi
Trust, by a wall, in an easterly direction, 366.00 feet to a point which
is 300.00 feet from the westerly side of Garrison Road; thence souther-
ly in a line parallel to and 300.00 feet from said westerly line of Garri-
son Road to land of Lewis; thence in a westerly direction by said Lew-
is land, to the ditch at land of Lewis; thence in a southerly direction,
by said ditch and land of Lewis and others, to a point 300.00 feet nor-
therly of the northerly line of Parkerville Road; thence in a westerly
direction to a stone bound at land of Harvey, said point being 350 00
feet, more or less, from the northerly line of Parkerville Road; thence
still in a westerly direction by land of said Harvey, to the Chelmsford-
Westford town line; thence in a northerly direction, by said Chelms-
ford- Westford town line, to the point of beginning.
Containing 100 acres, more or less.
UNDER ARTICLE 17. Mr. John D. Arenstam moved for dismissal of this
article regarding zoning change on Littleton Road.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds, a certain sum of money for the Board of Health to purchase equip-
ment, hire personnel, and erect structures required to operate and main-
tain a Sanitary Landfill in accordance with applicable State regulations at
the Swain Road Site, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 18. Mr. Edward L. Tyler, Jr. moved that the town vote
to transfer from surplus funds the sum of One hundred eighty-two thou-
sand, six hundred forty and 00/100 ($182,640.00) for the Board of Health to
purchase equipment, hire personnel, and erect structures required to op-
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erate and maintain a Sanitary Landfill in accordance with applicable State
regulations at the Swain Road Site.
A hand vote was taken: YES 179 NO 154
It was so voted.
Mr. Bradford Emerson moved for reconsideration of Article 18.
A hand vote was taken: YES 103 NO 208
Motion failed.
Chairman Richard McDermott of the Finance Committee requested
that the Selectmen have the cancellation date written into the contract,
regarding Article No. 11.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds, a certain sum of money for disposal of the domestic refuse and gar-
bage, light brush, grass and leaves of the Town of Chelmsford at the Low-
ell Incinerator for a period of one year, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 19. Re transfer of funds for disposal of domestic refuse
and garbage etc., Mr. Edward L. Tyler moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
The presence of a quorum was questioned. A hand count was taken.
There were 253 present which lacked the 300 required for a quorum.
The Moderator adjourned the meeting at 11:55 P.M. until Tuesday eve-
ning, June 29, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. at the High School Gymnasium.
Transfers: $287,755.00
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR., CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF,
Town Moderator Town Clerk
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
June 29, 1971
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. called the adjourned Special Town
Meeting to order at 8:00 P.M.
The following tellers were appointed:
John Balco Arnaud Blackadar
Timothy O'Connor Charles House
Chairman Richard McDermott of the Finance Committee questioned
the presence of a quorum.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 77
A count was taken. There were 163 present. Therefore the Moderator
adjourned the meeting at 8:10 P.M. sine die.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF,
Town Moderator Town Clerk
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds, a certain sum of money, to operate with contract labor and equip-
ment the Swain Road site as a sanitary landfill two days a week for the
disposal of bulky objects, or act in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds, a certain sum of money for disposal of domestic refuse and garbage
of the Town of Chelmsford at the Tyngsboro Sanitary Landfill Area for a
period of one year, or act in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds, a certain sum of money for disposal of the domestic refuse and gar-
bage of the Town of Chelmsford at the Billerica Site for a period of one
year, or act in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds, a certain sum of money for disposal of the domestic refuse and gar-
bage of the Town of Chelmsford at the Howard Disposal Company, or act
in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to investigate and proceed
to plan for a municipal incinerator in the Town of Chelmsford, or act in
relation thereto.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to accept a gift from the
First Congregation Society (Unitarian) of 14 acres of land, more or less, for
conservation purposes, said land is bounded on the east by the Lowell Con-
nector, on the north by Riverneck Road, and on the west by Route No. 3, if
for any reason, the land is not used for conservation purposes it is to revert
to the First Congregation Society (Unitarian) or act in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from surplus
funds a certain sum of money to the Conservation funds to be used for
Conservation purposes in accordance with Mass. General Laws, Chap. 132 A
Section 11 and Mass. General Laws, Chap. 40, Section 8C as amended said
sum to be used to purchase, or to take by eminent domain, the land de-
scribed as follows: land containing- 70 acres, more or less, now or formerly
owned by D & B Construction Co. and bounded on the north by said Mill
Pond Road, two hundred and thirty-nine and 94-100 (239.94 feet):
On the East, one hundred thirty one and 3-100 (131.03 feet):
On the North again one hundred and seventy-nine and 95-100 (179.95
feet):
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On the West, one hundred thirty-three and 78/100 (133.78 feet):
Said last three courses being by land now and formerly of one Bujnow-
ski, as shown on said plan:
On the Northeast, East and Southeast in part by a fence line and in
part by a stone wall by land now or formerly of Veronica M. Chinelin-
iski and by land now or formerly of the Town of Chelmsford, as shown
on said plan, twenty-two hundred twenty and 15/100 (2220.15 feet):
On the Northeast, two hundred fifty-eight and 60/100 (258.60 feet):
On the Northeast and Easterly, fourteen hundred fifty-one and 5/100
(1451.05 feet):
Said last two courses being by a stone wall by land now or formerly
of said Town:
On the Northeast again by a stone wall by land now or formerly of
said Town, three hundred seven and 80/100 (307.80 feet):
On the Southeast again by a stone wall by land of owner unknown
three hundred twenty-six and 80/100 (326.80 feet):
On the Southwest, three hundred seventy-one and 90/ 100 (371.90
feet):
Southwest, ninety and 50/100 (90.50 feet):
Southwest again five hundred twenty two and 78/100 (522.78 feet):
Northwest again two hundred fourteen and 20/100 (214.20 feet):
Southwest again five hundred sixty five and 9/100 (565.09 feet): said
last five courses being by a stone wall and by land now or formerly of
Crieea D. Stanton:
Northwest, West and Southwest, by Russell Mill Pond, thirty three
hundred (3300) feet, more or less and
Northwest by a stone wall two hundred six and 50/100 (206.50 feet).
Minus lot A — containing 1.93 acres which was transferred from D &
B to Lloyd Green.
or act in relation thereto.
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford Cen-
ter; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High School Band Room;
East Chelmsford School; Byam School, Cafetorium; Westlands School Caf-
eteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior High School Gym;
South Row School Auditorium; South Row School Auditorium; Westlands
School Cafeteria seven days at least before the time appointed for holding
the meeting aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this meeting
aforesaid.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 79
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS THIS 17th Day of June, 1971.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. June 18, 1971
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the inhab-
itants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of same at
the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center; North Elementary School Auditorium; Junior High School Band
Room; East Chelmsford School; Byam School, Cafetorium; Westlands
School Cafeteria; North Elementary School Auditorium; Senior High
School Gym; South Row School Auditorium; South Row School Auditori-
um; Westlands School Cafeteria, seven days at least before the time ap-
pointed for holding the meeting aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
A True copy, Attest:
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
June 18, 1971
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 8, 1971
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of Chelms-
ford.
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby request-
ed to notify and warn the legal voters of the Town of Chelmsford to meet
in the Large Gymnasium of the Chelmsford High School on the 8th day of
November, 1971 at 7:30 p.m., then and there to act upon the following ar-
ticles, viz:
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 8, 1971
The special Town meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M. by Modera-
tor Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr., recognizing the presence of a quorum. Due to
the overflow crowd in attendance it was necessary to utilize the small
gymnasium and auditorium. Moderator for the auditorium was Charles Za-
roulis and Moderator for the small gymnasium was Herbert Pitta.
The following tellers were appointed for the large gymnasium and
small gymnasium:
James B. Donohoe Wilmer Pofcher
Edward Howe John Carragher
Ruth Delaney Peter Kingston
Richard Codling Arnaud Blackadar
The following tellers were appointed for the auditorium:
F. Bailey Laughlin
Gordon Reed
Richard E. Delorey
The Moderator asked the voters to waive the reading of the sheriff's
return of the warrant. It was so voted. On a motion to waive the reading
of the entire warrant. It was so voted unanimously.
Due to technical difficulties in the sound system a recess was called
at 7:58 P.M. awaiting repairs.
The meeting was reopened at 8:30 P.M. by Moderator Daniel J. Cough-
lin, Jr. who suggested that all votes be made by hand vote because of the
overflow of voters who were seated in the auditorium and small gymnasi-
um with assistant moderators in attendance.
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Gerald Lannan explained the
sequence of the articles on the warrant, and asked that they be taken in
order as printed on the warrant. He also requested all voters to stay until
the end of the meeting so that all articles could be acted upon so that the
people of Chelmsford could bring Town Meeting to a fair and swift con-
clusion.
Mr. Richard McDermott of the Finance Committee moved to take Ar-
ticles 12 and 11 out of order.
YES 1,152 NO 291. It was so voted.
ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds, raise and appropriate, or borrow the sum of $13,400,000 to construct
a sewerage system generally in accordance with the "Municipal Pollution
Abatement Plan" contained in the "Report on Sewerage and Sewage Dis-
posal for the Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts" dated June 15, 1964 by
Camp, Dresser and McKee, Engineers, such sewerage system to serve ma-
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 81
jor developed portions of River Meadow Brook drainage area including
downstream sections of the tributary drainage areas of Beaver and Farley
Brooks; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 12. On motion of Mr. James McKeown regarding the
appropriation of $13,400,000 for the construction of a sewerage system, Mr.
McKeown presented a lengthy explanation of the work done by the sewer
commission.
Mr. Richard McDermott moved for dismissal of Article 12. This motion
carried unanimously on show of hands.
ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds, raise and appropriate, or borrow the sum of $600,000 for the prepara-
tion of detailed engineering plans and specifications for a sewerage system
generally in accordance with the "Municipal Pollution Abatement Plan"
contained in the "Report on Sewerage and Sewage Disposal for the Town
of Chelmsford, Massachusetts" dated June 15, 1964 by Camp, Dresser and
McKee, Engineers, said detailed engineering plans and specifications to be
for a sewerage system to serve major developed portions of River Meadow
Brook drainage area including downstream sections of the tributary drain-
age areas of Beaver and Farley Brooks; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 11. Concerning the appropriation of $600,000 for the
preparation of detailed engineering plans and specifications for a sewerage
system, Mr. Richard McDermott moved for dismissal.
It was so voted, unanimously.
Mr. Richard McDermott recommended acceptance of Articles 1 - 17.
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to increase the membership
of the Council on Aging from five to seven members; or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
increase the membership of the Council on Aging from five to seven mem-
bers.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to change the name of that
section of Northern Avenue between Drum Hill Rotary and Princeton
Street to North Road; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
change the name of that section of Northern Avenue between Drum Hill
Rotary and Princeton Street to North Road.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Road
Machinery fund, a certain sum of money for the purchase of Two Snow
Plows for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made under the
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supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 3. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer the sum of $1,620.00 from the Road Machinery Fund for the pur-
chase of two snow plows for the Highway Department, such purchase to be
made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Road
Machinery Fund a certain sum of money for the purchase of Two Sand and
Salt Spreaders for the Highway Department, such purchase to be made
under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 4. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer from the Road Machinery Fund the sum of $5,378.00 for the pur-
chase of two sand and salt spreaders for the Highway Department, such
purchase to be made under the supervision of the Board of Selectmen.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 5. In the event of an affirmative vote under Article 4, to
see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient
Bill of Sale Two Sand and Salt Spreaders being used by the Highway De-
partment; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 5. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell by good and sufficient Bill of Sale
two sand and salt spreaders now being used by the Highway Department.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds the sum of $900 to procure appraisals for the purchase of land for
the use of a fire station in East Chelmsford and such appraisals to be ob-
tained by the Fire Station Site Committee; or act in relation thereto.
Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved to amend Article 6 from $900 to $300.
UNDER ARTICLE 6. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moved that the town vote to
transfer from surplus funds the sum of $300 to procure appraisals for the
purchase of land for the use of a fire station in E. Chelmsford, such ap-
praisals to be obtained by the Fire Station Site Committee.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to accept a gift from the
First Congregation Society (Unitarian) of 14 acres of land, more or less, for
conservation purposes, said land is bounded on the east by the Lowell Con-
nector, on the north by Riverneck Road, and on the west by Route No. 3,
and if for any reason the land is not used for conservation purposes it is to
revert to the First Congregation Society (Unitarian); or act in relation
thereto.
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UNDER ARTICLE 7. Mr. Edmund Polubinski moved that the town vote to
accept a gift from the First Congregation Society (Unitarian) of 14 acres of
land, more or less, for conservation purposes, said land is bounded on the
east by the Lowell Connector, on the north by Riverneck Road, and on the
west by Route No. 3, and if for any reason the land is not used for conser-
vation purposes it is to revert to the First Congregation Society (Uni-
tarian).
It was so. voted.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds, raise and appropriate, or borrow the sum of $10,240,000 for the pur-
pose of constructing a high school on the Old Westford Road, Graniteville
Road, and Richardson Road site and for originally equipping and furnishing
said building; and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen,
be authorized and directed to issue and sell as one issue or from time to
time as two or more separate issues, serial bonds or notes of the town ag-
gregating $10,240,000 in principal amount under authority of Chapter 645
of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and that all of the bonds or notes be is-
sued and sold in accordance with the applicable provision of said Chapter
44 of the General Laws, as amended, but each issue of bonds or notes to be
a separate loan which shall be paid in not more than twenty (20) years
from the date thereof and to authorize the School Building Committee to
proceed with the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said
high school, and to enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agree-
ments in respect thereto, including the procuring of legal and technical ad-
vice, and other data and information, and to do all other acts necessary for
constructing said project; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 8. Mr. James A. Sullivan moved that the town vote that
the sum of $10,240,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of constructing
a high school on the Old Westford Road, Graniteville Road, and Richardson
Road site and for originally equipping and furnishing said building: and
that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized and
directed to issue and sell as one issue or from time to time as two or more
separate issues, serial bonds or notes of the town aggregating $10,240,-
000.00 in principal amount under authority of Chapter 645 of the Acts of
1948, as amended, and that all of the bonds or notes be issued and sold in
accordance with the applicable provision of said Chapter 44 of the Gen-
eral Laws, as amended, but each issue of bonds or notes to be a separate
loan which shall be paid in not more than twenty (20) years from the date
thereof and to authorize the School Building Committee to proceed with
the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said high school, and
to enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agreements in respect
thereto, including the procuring of legal and technical advice, and other
data and information, and to do all other acts necessary for constructing
said project.
After a lengthy discussion Mr. Robert Stallard moved to stop debate.
YES 407 NO 1,077 Motion failed.
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Debate continued with a final vote on the original motion:
YES 803 NO 707 Failing the 2/3 vote required.
Mr. George Ripson moved for reconsideration.
YES 662 NO 577 Motion carried.
Rev. Harry Foster moved for adjournment to Tuesday night, after
which Mr. James Sullivan called to the attention of the voters the bill in
the legislature due to pass on November 10, 1971 pertaining to state aid for
school building. Rev. Foster's motion to adjourn was amended by Mr. Peter
J. McHugh, Sr., to Monday evening, November 15, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. at the
High School gymnasium. It was so voted.
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 15, 1971
The adjourned special Town meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr., who declared the presence of a quor-
um. The small gymnasium and the auditorium accommodated the over-
flow crowd, and were moderated by Attorney Charles Zaroulis in the audi-
torium and Attorney Herbert Pitta in the small gymnasium with the two
way public address system connecting the three locations.
The following acted as tellers:
Edward Howe John Carragher Robert Picken
Ruth Delaney Peter Kingston Gordon Reed
Richard Codling Arnaud Blackadar Freeman Sheppard
Wilmer Pofcher John Arenstam Herbert Williams, Jr.
The first business of the evening was reconsideration of Article 8.
UNDER ARTICLE 8. Mr. James A. Sullivan moved that the town vote
that the sum of $10,240,000.00 be appropriated for the purpose of con-
structing a high school on the Old Westford Road, Graniteville Road, and
Richardson Road site and for originally equipping and furnishing said
building: and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be
authorized and directed to issue and sell as one issue or from time to time
as two or more separate issues, serial bonds or notes of the town aggre-
gating $10,240,000.00 in principal amount under authority of Chapter 645
of the Acts of 1948, as amended, and that all of the bonds or notes be is-
sued and sold in accordance with the applicable provision of said Chapter
44 of the General Laws, as amended, but each issue of bonds or notes to be
a separate loan which shall be paid in not more than twenty (20) years
from the date thereof and to authorize the School Building Committee to
proceed with the construction, original equipping and furnishing of said
high school, and to enter into all necessary and proper contracts and agree-
ments in respect thereto, including the procuring of legal and technical
advice and other dat^a and information, and to do all other acts necessary
for constructing said project.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 85
After a lengthy discussion spearheaded by James Sullivan and Patrick
Vaughan, John Coyne moved the question.
YES 1,593 NO 75
It was so voted.
Action then came on the main motion.
YES 1,445 NO 286
which is more than the required 2/3 vote necessary for passage, therefore
it was so voted.
While Mr. Coyne's motion to stop debate was in process, Leslie L.
Dukeshire, Sr. moved for adjournment sine die which Moderator Coughlin
did not entertain because a motion was already on the floor.
Mr. Thomas O'Connor moved for reconsideration of Article 8.
Motion was defeated.
ARTICLE 9. In the event of an affirmative vote on Article 8, to see
if the Town will vote to transfer from available funds, raise and appropri-
ate, or borrow the sum of $448,000, or any other sum, in addition to the sum
appropriated under Article 8, for including a swimming pool facility in the
new high school; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 9. Regarding $448,000.00 for a swimming pool in con-
nection with the new High School which provoked considerable discussion,
Mr. Howard Humphrey moved to stop debate.
YES 1,269 NO 9
It was so voted.
Action then came on the main motion.
YES 484 NO 952
Motion defeated.
Mr. Howard Humphrey moved for reconsideration of Article 9.
Motion was defeated.
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from available
funds, raise and appropriate, or borrow a sum or sums of money, in addition
to the amount appropriated under Article 1 of the warrant for the special
town meeting held September 16, 1968, for the construction of sewers,
sewerage systems and sewage treatment and disposal facilities in order to
implement Phase I of a sewerage program generally in accordance with the
"Municipal Pollution Abatement Plan" contained in the "Report on Sewer-
age and Sewage Disposal for the Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts" dat-
ed June 15, 1964 by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Engineers; or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 10. Mr. James J. McKeown moved that in addition to
the $1,280,000.00 appropriated September 16, 1968 the town vote to appro-
priate the sum of $1,100,000.00 for the construction of sewers, sewerage
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systems and sewage treatment and disposal facilities in order to imple-
ment Phase I of a sewerage program generally in accordance with the "Mu-
nicipal Pollution Abatement Plan" contained in the "Report on Sewerage
and Sewage Disposal for the Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts" dated
June 15, 1964 by Camp, Dresser and McKee, Engineers; that to raise this
amount the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, be authorized
to issue $1,100,000.00 of bonds or notes of the town under General Laws:
that the Chelmsford Sewer Commission, with the approval of the Select-
men, be authorized to contract for Federal and State aid which shall be
spent for the project in addition to the amount appropriated above: and
that said Commission be authorized to take all other action necessary to
carry out the project.
Mr. Casale of the Finance Committee stated the Finance Committee
is in favor of Article 10.
After an hour's debate, Mr. Joseph Gutwein moved the question.
YES 835 NO 9
It was so voted.
A hand vote was taken under Article 10.
YES 526 NO 287
which failed the 2/3 vote required.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for adjournment to Tuesday, November 16,
1971 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School gymnasium. This was amended to
Monday, November 22, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School gymnasium.
After a discussion this motion was withdrawn by Mr. Lannan.
Mr. Matthew Doyle moved for reconsideration of Article 10.
YES 461 NO 152
It was so voted.
Mr. Gerald Shea moved for adjournment as amended until Monday,
November 22, 1971 at 7:30 P.M. in the High School gymnasium.
It was so voted.
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.
ADJOURNED SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 22. 1971
The second adjourned session of the special town meeting called for
November 8, 1971 was called to order on November 22, 1971 at 7:50 P.M. by
Moderator Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr. who declared the presence of a quorum.
Tellers appointed were as follows:
Arnaud Blackadar William Murphy Peter Dulchinos
James Donohoe Wilfred Pofcher Edward Marshall
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 87
Mr, Bruce Freeman requested a moment of silence in memory of the
late President John F. Kennedy.
UNDER ARTICLE 10. Regarding additional funds for Phase 1 of the sew-
er project, after much debate Mr. McKeown's motion failed on a vote of:
YES 135 NO 491.
Mr. Richard Codling moved for reconsideration.
Motion failed.
ARTICLE 11 & 12. Previously dismissed on November 8.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to adopt the follow-
ing amendments to its Zoning By-Law:
(1) By striking in Paragraph 2.1 of Section II, entitled "Definitions:
the word "Dump" and the definition thereof.
(2) By inserting in Paragraph 2.1 of Section II, entitled "Definitions",
after the definition of "erect", the following: "Facility — A sani-
tary landfill, a refuse transfer station, a refuse incinerator with
grate area in excess of ten square feet, a refuse composting plant,
a dumping ground for refuse or any other works for treating or
disposing of refuse; and "refuse" means all solid or liquid waste
materials, including garbage and rubbish, but not including sew-
age."
(3) Amend Paragraph 3.1 of Section III, entitled "Establishment of
Districts" by adding, after the words "General Industrict District
(IB)", the following: Special Industrial District (IC).
(4) Amend Paragraph 5.3 of Section V, entitled "Use Regulation
Schedule",
(a) By striking the word "Dump" under the category entitled
"Industrial Uses" and inserting in place thereof the words "Statu-
tory Facility or Sanitary Landfill" with all symbols applicable
thereto to be designated "o", except that under the column mark-
ed "IC" the symbol il P" shall be inserted.
(b) By adding a new column, designated "IC" immediately to
the right of the column designated "IB" with all symbols under
the new "IC" column to be marked "O", except that at the cate-
gory entitled "Industrial Uses — Statutory Facility, or Sanitary
Landfill", there shall be entered the symbol "P".
(5) Amend Section 5.5 of Section V, entitled "Intensity of Use Sched-
ule" by inserting a new column designated "IC" immediately to
the right of the IA & B column, with entries identical to those of
the IA & B column, except that at "Area (1,000 S. E.) the "IC"
column should read "10 acres".
(6) By adding, after Section XIII, the following new Section:
"Section XIV
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SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
1. Premises situated in a Special Industrial District shall be
used for the disposing of refuse (as that term is defined in G. L.
(Ter. Ed.), Chapter 111, Section 150A, as the same now is or may
hereafter be amended).
2. No such premises shall be used, established or maintained for
such purposes unless and until such premises have been assigned
by the Board of Health as a site for a Facility, as provided in said
Section 150A, and every such Facility shall be maintained and
operated in strict conformity with said Section 150 A, as the same
now is or may hereafter be amended."
or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 13. Dr. Byron Roseman moved that the town vote to
amend the Zoning By-Law by making the following amendments:
(1) By striking in Paragraph 2.1 of Section II, entitled "Definitions"
the word "Dump" and the definition thereof,
(2) By inserting in Paragraph 2.1 of Section II, entitled "Definitions",
after the definition of "erect", the following: "Facility — A sani-
tary landfill, a refuse transfer station, a refuse incinerator with
grate area in excess of ten square feet, a refuse composting plant,
a dumping ground for refuse, or any other works for treating or
disposing of refuse; and "refuse" means all solid or liquid waste
materials, including garbage and rubbish, but not including sew-
age."
(3) Amend Paragraph 3.1 of Section III, entitled "Establishment of
Districts" by adding, after the words "General Industrial District
(IB)", the following: Special Industrial District (IC).
(4) Amend Paragraph 5.3 of Section V, entitled "Use Regulation
Schedule".
(a) By striking the word "Dump" under the category entitled
"Industrial Uses" and inserting in place thereof the words "Statu-
tory Facility or Sanitary Landfill" with all symbols applicable
thereto to be designated "O", except that under the column
marked "IC" the symbol "P" shall be inserted.
(b) By adding a new column, designated "IC" immediately to
the right of the column designated "IB" with all symbols under
the new "IC" column to be marked "O", except that at the cate-
gory entitled "Industrial Uses — Statutory Facility, or Sanitary
Landfill", there shall be entered the symbol "P".
(5) Amend Section 5.5 of Section V, entitled "Intensity of Use Sched-
ule" by inserting a new column designated "IC" immediately to
the right of the IA & B column, with entries identical to those of
the IA & B column, except that at "Area (1,000 S. F.> the "IC"
column should read "10 acres".
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(6) By adding, after Section XIII, the following new Section:
"Section XIV
SPECIAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
1. Premises situated in a Special Industrial District shall be
used for the disposing of refuse (as that term is defined in G. L.
(Ter. Ed.), Chapter 111, Section 150A, as the same now is or may
hereafter be amended).
2. No such premises shall be used, established or maintained for
such purposes unless and until such premises have been assigned
by the Board of Health as a site for a Facility, as provided in said
Section 150A, and every such Facility shall be maintained and
operated in strict conformity with said Section 150A, as the same
now is or may hereafter be amended."
After a lengthy debate Mr. Allan Wilson moved the previous question.
On a hand vote the Moderator declared the motion passed.
The vote on the main motion was:
YES 297 NO 145
which was more than the required 2/3 vote for passage. It was so voted.
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to amend its Zoning By-
Law and Zoning By-Law Map by rezoning from a Single Residence (RB)
District to a Special Industrial District, certain parcels of land. One is situ-
ated on the northerly side of Cart Road, being shown on a plan entitled
"Plan of Land in North Chelmsford Bought by Town of Chelmsford for a
Town Dump July 1931, J. C. & W. T. Monahan, C. E.'s, July 1931", which
plan is recorded with Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds, Plan
Book 56, Plan 40, and thus bounded:
Northeasterly by land of the Town of Chelmsford, known as "North
Chelmsford Dump", six hundred forty-two (642) feet, more or less;
Northerly by land now or formerly of one Chamberlin, five hundred
ninety-seven and 5/10 (597.5) feet; Northwesterly by said land now or
formerly of Chamberlin, three hundred five and 62/100 (305.62) feet,
and
Southerly by the northerly line of said Cart Road, by various courses,
eight hundred ninety-six and 87/100 (896.87) feet, more or less;
Containing 9.11 acres, more or less.
The other parcel is situated on the southerly side of Cart Road, and
bounded:
Beginning at the most easterly corner of the premises at a stone
bound;
Thence running westerly by the southerly side of said Cart Road three
hundred seventeen and 33/100 (317.33) feet to a stone bound;
Thence running southerly by land now or formerly of John Hornbrook
two hundred sixty-six and 63/100 (266.63) feet to the northwesterly
corner of a right of way:
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Thence running easterly by the end of said right of way and by land
formerly of John Vinal forty (40) feet, more or less, to a stone bound at
land of one Hulick:
Thence running northwesterly by said Hulick land forty-three and
4/10 (43.4) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running northeasterly by said Hulick land eighty and 5/10
(80.5) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred
twenty-three and 75/100 (123.75) feet to a stone bound: thence run-
ning still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred forty-two and
90/100 (142.90) feet to the point of beginning. Containing 1.44 acres,
more or less.
Being the premises described in a deed dated December 28, 1965, re-
corded with said Registry of Deeds, Book 1736, Page 313:
or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 14. Dr. Byron D. Roseman moved that the town vote to
amend its Zoning By-Law and Zoning By Law Map by rezoning from
a Single Residence (RB) District to a Special Industrial District, certain
parcels of land.
One is situated on the northerly side of Cart Road, being shown on a
plan entitled "Plan of Land in North Chelmsford Bought by Town of
Chelmsford for a Town Dump July 1931, J. C. & W. T. Monahan, C. E.'s,
July 1931", which plan is recorded with Middlesex North District Registry
of Deeds, Plan Book 56, Plan 40, and thus bounded:
Northeasterly by land of the Town of Chelmsford, known as "North
Chelmsford Dump", six hundred forty-two (642) feet, more or less:
Northerly by land now or formerly of one Chamberlin, five hundred
ninety-seven and 5/10 (597.5) feet:
Northwesterly by said land now or formerly of Chamberlin, three hun-
dred five and 62/100 (305.62) feet: and
Southerly by the northerly line of said Cart Road, by various courses,
eight hundred ninety-six and 87/100 (896.87) feet, more or less.
Containing 9.11 acres, more or less.
The other parcel is situated on the southerly side of Cart Road, and
bounded:
Beginning at the most easterly corner of the premises at a stone
bound.
Thence running westerly by the southerly side of said Cart Road three
hundred seventeen and 33/ 100 (317.33) feet to a stone bound:
. Thence running southerly by land now or formerly of John Hornbrook
two hundred sixty-six and 63/100 (266.63) feet to the northwesterly
corner of a right of way:
Thence running easterly by the end of said right of way and by land
formerly of John Vinal forty (40) feet, more or less, to a stone bound
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at land of one Hulick:
Thence running northwesterly by said Hulick land forty-three and 4/10
(43.4) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running northeasterly by said Hulick land eighty and 5/l0
(80.5) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred
twenty-three and 75/l00 (123.75) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred
forty-two and 90/100 (142.90) feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 1.44 acres, more or less.
Being the premises described in a deed dated December 28, 1965, re-
corded with said Registry of Deeds, Book 1736, Page 313.
After considerable debate Mr. Allan Wilson moved the question.
Motion carried.
Under Dr. Roseman's main motion:
YES 290 NO 121
which is more than the required 2/3 vote for passage. It was so voted.
Board of Health
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire by purchase, eminent domain, or otherwise, certain
parcels of land. One is situated on the northerly side of Cart Road, being
shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in North Chelmsford Bought by the
Town of Chelmsford for a Town Dump July, 1931, J. C. & W. T. Monahan,
C. E.'s, July 1931" which plan is recorded with Middlesex North District
Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 56, Plan 40, and thus bounded:
Northeasterly by land of the Town of Chelmsford, known as "North
Chelmsford Dump", six hundred forty-two (642) feet, more or less:
Northerly by land now or formerly of one Chamberlin, five hundred
ninety-seven and 5 10 (597.5) feet:
Northwesterly by said land now or formerly of Chamberlin, three hun-
dred five and 62/100 (305.62) feet: and
Southerly by the northerly line of said Cart Road, by various courses,
eight hundred ninety-six and 87/100 (896.87) feet, more or less:
Containing 9.11 acres, more or less.
The other parcel is situated on the southerly side of Cart Road, and
bounded:
Beginning at the most easterly corner of the premises at a stone
bound:
Thence running westerly by the southerly side of said Cart Road three
hundred seventeen and 33/100 (317.33) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running southerly by land now or formerly of John Hornbrook
two hundred sixty-six and 63/100 (266.63) feet to the northwesterly
corner of a right of way:
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Thence running easterly by the end of said right of way and by land
formerly of John Vinal forty (40) feet, more or less, to a stone bound at
land of one Hulick.
Thence running northwesterly by said Hulick land forty-three and
4/10 (43.4) feet to a stone bound: Thence running northeasterly by said
Hulick land eighty and 5/10 (80.5) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred
twenty-three and 75/100 (123.75) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred
forty-two and 90A00 (142.90) feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 1.44 acres, more or less.
Being the premises described in a deed dated December 28, 1965, re-
corded with said Registry of Deeds, Book 1736, Page 313: said premises to
be used as and for the site of a proposed new Facility, as defined in Sec-
tion 150A of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as most recently amended:
and that a sum of money be transferred from Surplus Funds to defray all
necessary costs, fees and expenses in connection with the acquisition of
said land and for paying any damages which may be awarded as the result
of any such taking: or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 15. Dr. Byron D. Roseman moved that the Town vote to
authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, eminent domain,
or otherwise, certain parcels of land.
One is situated on the northerly side of Cart Road, being shown on a
plan entitled "Plan of Land in North Chelmsford bought by the Town of
Chelmsford for a Town Dump July, 1931, J. C. & W. T. Monahan, C. E.'s,
July 1931" which plan is recorded with Middlesex North District Registry
of Deeds, Plan Book 56, Plan 40, and thus bounded:
Northeasterly by land of the Town of Chelmsford, known as "North
Chelmsford Dump" six hundred forty-two (642) feet, more or less:
Northerly by land now or formerly of one Chamberlin, five hundred
ninety-seven and 5 TO (597.5) feet:
Northwesterly by said land now or formerly of Chamberlin, three hun-
dred five and 62/100 (305.62) feet: and
Southerly by the northerly line of said Cart Road, by various courses,
eight hundred ninety-six and 87/100 (896.87) feet, more or less:
Containing 9.11 acres, more or less.
The other parcel is situated on the southerly side of Cart Road, and
bounded:
Beginning at the most easterly corner of the premises at a stone
bound:
Thence running westerly by the southerly side of said Cart Road three
hundred seventeen and 33/100 (317.33) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running southerly by land now or formerly of John Hornbrook
two hundred sixty-six and 63/100 (266.63) feet to the northwesterly
corner of a right of way:
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Thence running easterly by the end of said right of way and by land
formerly of John Vinal forty (40) feet, more or less, to a stone bound
at land of one Hulick:
Thence running northwesterly by said Hulick land forty-three and 4/10
(43.4) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running northeasterly by said Hulick land eighty and 5/l0
(80.5) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred
twenty-three and 75/100 (123.75) feet to a stone bound:
Thence running still northeasterly by said Hulick land one hundred
forty-two and 90^100 (142.90) feet to the point of beginning.
Containing 1.44 acres more or less.
Being the premises described in a deed dated December 28, 1965, re-
corded with said Registry of Deeds, Book 1736, Page 313: said premises to
be used as and for the site of a proposed new Facility, as defined in Section
150A of Chapter 111 of the General Laws, as most recently amended: and
that the sum of $12,372.00 be transferred from surplus funds to defray all
necessary costs, fees and expenses in connection with the acquisition of
said land and for paying any damages which may be awarded as the result
of any such taking.
After considerable debate Mr. Robert Finnie moved the question. On
a showing of hands the Moderator declared that the motion passed.
On Dr. Roseman's motion the vote was
YES 323 NO 61
which is more than the required 2/3 for passage. It was so voted.
A request for a quorum count was withdrawn on the basis of the
above vote.
ARTICLE 16. In the event of negative votes on the foregoing Articles
13, 14, and 15 pertaining to a Sanitary Landfill Operation, to see if the
Town will vote to rescind Article 18 of the Special Town Meeting of June
28, 1971, at which time a sum of money was transferred from surplus funds
for the Board of Health to purchase equipment, hire personnel, and erect
structures required to operate and maintain a Sanitary Landfill in accord-
ance with applicable state regulations at the Swain Road site, and return
the balance of this appropriation to the surplus funds, or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 16. Regarding the return of $182,640.00 which was
transferred from surplus funds for use of the Board of Health at the spe-
cial Town meeting held June 28, 1971, Chairman Gerald J. Lannan of the
Board of Selectmen moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning by-
law and its accompanying map as follows: To change from an IA (Limited
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Industrial District) and RB (Single Residence District) to CC (Shopping
Center District) the following parcels of land situated:
PARCEL I Westerly side of Delmore Drive 400' from Manning Road,
Northerly 125' by Delmore Drive, Westerly 100.01' by East Chelmsford
by land now or formerly of American Legion, Northerly 150' by East
Chelmsford land now or formerly of American Legion, Easterly 243.24'
by land now or formerly of East Chelmsford, American Legion, Del-
more Drive and land now or formerly of Chute land now or formerly of
Sadler, Northerly by three courses: 14.92', 242.71', 428.09 to the Low-
ell-Chelmsford line, Westerly at the Lowell-Chelmsford line 266.33' to
land of Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Southerly by land of Com-
monwealth of Massachusetts at Black Brook relocation 22.04', South-
westerly by curved line, the radius of 230' to a distance of 148.88',
Commonwealth of Massachusetts 387.13' curved line, Southwesterly a
radius of 610', a distance of 219.39' to the Lowell-Chelmsford line,
Southerly along the Lowell-Chelmsford line 429.34', Southeasterly by
curved line a radius of 610' for a distance of 300.06', Southeasterly
138.50' to land now or formerly Pestora, Northerly 157.45 by land now
or formerly of Pestora, Easterly by land now or formerly of Pestora
300' to land now or formerly of Barrett, Northeasterly by land now or
formerly of Barrett 100' to land now or formerly of Anderson, Norther-
ly by land now or formerly of Anderson 100', Northeasterly by land
now or formerly of Anderson 100' to a point of beginning. Containing
15.97 acres, more or less.
PARCEL II Lots 191, 192, 193, 194 on a plan of land recorded in the
North Middlesex Registry of Deeds, Book 37, Plan 40, and thus bounded:
Southwesterly by Lot 195 on said plan 258 feet:
Westerly by the land described in Parcel 1 above, 125.38 feet:
Northerly by the town line separating Lowell from Chelmsford, as
shown on said plan, land supposed to belong now or formerly to Aug-
ust and Mary Mueller, 274 feet; and
Northeasterly by Lot 190 on said plan, 114.60 feet; and
Southeasterly by a street, 187.34 feet.
Containing 57,842 square feet, more or less; or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 17. Regarding James Geary's motion on rezoning in
East Chelmsford, Mr. Geary moved for dismissal.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds a certain sum of money to be used for pre-
liminary engineering costs for the rebuilding of a dam at Crystal Lake; or
act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 18. Mr. Edmund Polubinski moved that the town vote
to transfer from available funds the sum of $6,000.00 to be used for pre-
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liminary engineering costs for the rebuilding of a dam at Crystal Lake.
It was so voted.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote, to transfer from surplus
funds a certain sum of money to the conservation funds to be used for
conservation purposes in accordance with Mass. General Laws, Chapter
132A, Section 11 and Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C as
amended, said sum to be used to purchase, or to take by eminent domain,
the land described as follows:
Land containing 70 acres, more or less, now or formerly owned by D &
B Construction Co. and bounded on the north by said Mill Pond Road, two
hundred and thirty-nine and 94/100 (239.94) feet:
On the East, one hundred thirty-one and 3/100 (131.03) feet:
On the North again one hundred and seventy-nine and 95/100
(179.95) feet:
On the West, one hundred thirty-three and 78/l00 (133.78) feet:
Said last three courses being by land now and formerly of one Bujnow-
ski, as shown on said plan:
On the Northeast, East and Southeast in part by a fence line and in
part by a stone wall by land now or formerly of Veronica M. Chinelini-
ski and by land now or formerly of the Town of Chelmsford, as shown
on said plan, twenty-two hundred twenty and 15/100 (2220.15) feet:
On the Northeast, two hundred fifty-eight and 60/l00 (258.60) feet:
On the Northeast and Easterly, fourteen hundred fifty-one and 5/l00
(1451.05) feet:
Said last two courses being by a stone wall by land now or formerly
of said Town:
On the Northeast again by a stone wall by land now or formerly of said
Town, three hundred seven and 80/100 (307.80) feet:
On the Southeast again by a stone wall by land of owner unknown
three hundred twenty-six and 80/100 (326.80) feet:
On the Southwest, three hundred seventy-one and 90/100 (371.90) feet:
Southwest, ninety and 50/100 (90.50) feet:
Southwest again five hundred twenty-two and 78/100 (522.78) feet:
Northwest again two hundred fourteen and 20/100 (214.20) feet:
Southwest again five hundred sixty-five and 9/100 (565.09) feet; said
last five courses being by a stone wall and by land now or formerly of
Crieea D. Stanton:
Northwest, West and Southwest, by Russell Mill Pond, thirty-three
hundred (3300) feet, more or less, and
Northwest by a stone wall, two hundred six and 50/100 (206.50) feet.
Minus Lot A — Containing 1.93 acres which was transferred from D &
B to Lloyd Greene.
UNDER ARTICLE 19. Mr. Edmund Polubinski moved that the town vote
to transfer from surplus funds the sum of $95,000.00 to the Conservation
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Funds to be used for conservation purposes in accordance with Mass. Gen.
Laws, Chap. 132A, Section 11 and Mass. Gen. Laws, Chap. 40, Section 8C
as amended, said sum to be used to purchase, or to take by eminent domain
the land described as follows:
Land containing 49 acres, more or less, now or formerly owned by D
& B Construction Co. and bounded on the north by said Mill Pond
Road, two hundred and thirty-nine and 94/100 (239.94) feet:
On the East, one hundred thirty-one and 3/l00 (131.03) feet:
On the North again one hundred and seventy-nine and 95/100 (179.95)
feet:
On the West, one hundred thirty-three and 78/l00 (133.78) feet:
Said last three courses being by land now and formerly of one Buj-
nowski, as shown on said plan:
On the Northeast, East and Southeast in part by a fence line and in
part by a stone wall by land now or formerly of Veronica M. Chinelini-
ski and by land now or formerly of the Town of Chelmsford, as shown
on said plan, twenty-two hundred twenty and 15/100 (2220.15) feet:
On the Northeast, two hundred fifty-eight and 60/l00 (258.60) feet:
On the Northeast and Easterly, fourteen hundred fifty-one and 5/100
(1451.05) feet:
Said last two courses being by a stone wall by land now or formerly of
said Town:
On the Northeast again by a stone wall by land now or formerly of
said Town, three hundred seven and 80/100 (307.80) feet:
On the Southeast again by a stone wall by land of owner unknown
three hundred twenty-six and 80/l00 (326.80) feet:
On the Southwest three hundred seventy-one and 90/100 (371.90) feet:
Southwest, ninety and 50/100 (90.50) feet:
Southwest again five hundred twenty-two and 78/100 (522.78) feet:
Northwest again two hundred fourteen and 20/l00 (214.20) feet:
Southwest again five hundred sixty-five and 9/100 (565.09) feet:
Said last five courses being by a stone wall and by land now or form-
erly of Crieea D. Stanton:
Northwest, West and Southwest, by Russell Mill Pond, thirty-three
hundred (3300) feet, more or less and
Northwest by a stone wall two hundred six and 5o/lOO (206.50) feet.
Minus Lot A — containing 1.93 acres which was transferred from D &
B to Lloyd Green:
or act in relation thereto.
Considerable debate followed, during which time the Finance Com-
mittee, Town Accountant, and Moderator warned of the legality of an af-
firmative vote because of a balance of only $65,000.00 in the surplus fund.
Mr. Leonard Abreu moved the question. Motion was defeated. Debate
resumed for another period.
On a motion to stop debate:
YES 246 NO 55
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The vote on Mr. Polubinski's main motion was:
YES 281 NO 32
which is more than the required 2/3. It was so voted.
ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning By-
Law and the Zoning Map to change the following area from Single Family-
District RB to Apartment Residence District RM.
A certain parcel of land situated on the Southerly side of Russell Mill
Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and described as follows:
Northerly by Russell Mill Road ninety-one and 04/100 (91.04) feet: and
Easterly by land now or formerly of Delia Bujnowski one hundred thir-
ty-one and 03/100 (131.03) feet: and
Northerly still by said land of Delia Bujnowski one hundred seventy-
nine and 95/100 (179.95) feet: and
Easterly still by said land of Delia Bujnowski two hundred fifty and
99/100 (250.99) feet, and
Easterly by land now or formerly of Oscar Freeman, Trustee of Laurel
Freeman and land of the Town of Chelmsford, on seven courses total-
ing one thousand eight hundred eleven and 26/100 (1811.26) feet: and
Southerly by land now or formerly of D & B Home Builders, Inc. two
hundred fifty-five and 00/100 (255.00) feet more or less to the center
point of Russell Mill Pond: and
Westerly along the center of Russell Mill Pond two thousand one hun-
dred ten and 00/100 (2110.00) feet more or less: and
Northerly by land now or formerly of Lloyd C. Greene, Jr., three hun-
dred thirty-five and Oo/lOO (335.00) feet more or less: and
Westerly still by said land of Lloyd C. Greene, Jr., on three courses to-
taling four hundred and 37/100 (400.37) feet:
said parcel containing 24.8 acres of land, more or less: or act in relation
thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 20. Regarding rezoning on Mill Road, Mr. John Balco
moved for dismissal, which was voted unanimously.
After much discussion as to how the $95,000.00 voted under Article 19
could be acquired, Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for reconsideration of Article
16 for the purpose of returning to free cash $80,000.00 from the Board of
Health account that had been transferred at the June 28, 1971 special town
meeting under Article 18.
It was so voted.
UNDER ARTICLE 16. Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that the town amend Ar-
ticle 16 by transferring back to free cash $80,000.00 of the $182,640.00 that
had been transferred from surplus funds to the Board of Health at the spe-
cial town meeting held June 28, 1971 under Article 18.
On a show of hands the Moderator declared the motion passed.
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Southwesterly by land now or formerly of Irma D. Stanton three hun-
dred sixty-eight and 82/100 (368.82) feet: and
Northwesterly still by said land of said Irma D. Stanton eighty-nine
and 26/100 (89.26) feet: and
Westerly still by said land of Irma D. Stanton thirty and 49/ 100
(30.49) feet: and
Southwesterly still by said land of Irma D. Stanton on three courses
totaling four hundred fifty-five and 85/100 (455.85) feet: and
Southerly still by said land of Irma D. Stanton thirty-one and 75/l00
(31.75) feet: and
Westerly and Northwesterly still by said land of Irma D. Stanton on
two courses totaling two hundred six and 08/100 (206.08) feet: and
Southwesterly still by land of Irma D. Stanton to the center of Russell
Mill Pond on four courses totaling seven hundred nineteen and 48/100
(719.48) feet more or less: and
Northwesterly along the center of Russell Mill Pond seven hundred
thirty and 00/100 (730.00) feet more or less: and
Northerly by land now or formerly of D & B Home Builders, Inc. two
hundred fifty-five and 00/100 (255.00) feet more or less:
Said parcel containing 23.8 acres, more or less: or act in relation
thereto.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for reconsideration of Article 19.
It was so voted.
Mr. Edmund Polubinski moved for a reconfirming vote of Article 19
which had already passed by a vote of YES 281, NO 32, which was more
than the required 2/3.
The Moderator declared the motion carried with eleven opposing votes.
Selectmen
ARTICLE 21. In the event of affirmative action under Article 20 to
see if the Town will vote to purchase or otherwise acquire for municipal
purposes the following area:
A certain parcel of land situated on the southerly side of Russell Mill
Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, and described as follows:
Northerly by land now or formerly of the Town of Chelmsford, on
three courses totaling two hundred fifty-eight and 00/100 (258.00) feet:
and
Easterly still by said land of the Town of Chelmsford on eight courses
totaling one thousand four hundred fifty-one and 84/100 (1451.84) feet:
and
Northeasterly still by said land of the Town of Chelmsford, on two
courses totaling three hundred seven and 81/100 (307.81) feet: and
Southeasterly by the Billerica Chelmsford Town line three hundred
twenty-nine and 34/100 (329.34) feet: and
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 99
UNDER ARTICLE 21. Regarding Mr. Lannan's motion pertaining to tak-
ing of land on Mill Road for municipal purposes, this motion was dismissed.
Mrs, Gerry Hoye questioned the presence of a quorum.
Mr. Robert P. Sullivan then asked that Article 22 regarding zoning on
Parkhurst Road and Smith Street be considered so that he might move for
dismissal which would remove the necessity of counting for a quorum.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to change the zoning clas-
sification of the following described parcel of land from R. B. (Single Resi-
dence) District to R. M. (Apartment Residence) District;
That certain parcel of land situated in Chelmsford, bounded and de-
scribed as follows:
Southerly by Smith Street, twelve hundred seventy and 5l/l00
(1270.51) feet:
Southwesterly by the Junction of said Smith Street and Parkhurst
Road, forty-five and 76/100 (45.76) feet:
Northwesterly by said Parkhurst Road, six hundred eighty-six and
23/100 (686.23) feet:
Northerly by the Southerly line of State Highway (Route 3 — no ac-
cess) nine hundred three and 5/100 (903.05) feet: and
Easterly by land now or formerly of Edward Vondal, et al, two hun-
dred forty-eight and 36/100 (248.36) feet:
or act in relation thereto.
By Petition
UNDER ARTICLE 22. Regarding zoning on Parkhurst Road and Smith
Street, Mr. Robert P. Sullivan moved for dismissal. It was so voted.
Mr. Gerald Lannan moved for adjournment at 12:10 A.M. It was so
voted.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF,
Moderator Town Clerk
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford Cen-
ter: North Elementary School Auditorium: Junior High School Band Room:
East Chelmsford School: By am School Cafetorium: Westlands School Caf-
eteria: North Elementary School Auditorium: Senior High School Gym:
South Row School Auditorium: South Row School Auditorium: Westlands
School Cafeteria seven days at least before the time appointed for holding
the meeting aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this meeting
aforesaid.
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GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS this 28th day of October, 1971.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. Chelmsford October 29, 1971
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the inhab-
itants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of same at
the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center: North Elementary School Auditorium: Junior High School Band
Room: East Chelmsford School: Byam School Cafetorium: Westlands
School Cafeteria: North Elementary School Auditorium: Senior High School
Gym: South Row School Auditorium: South Row School Auditorium: West-
lands School Cafeteria, seven days at least before the time appointed for
holding the meeting aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
WARRANT FOR SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
December 27, 1971
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS.
To the Constable, or any other suitable person of the Town of Chelms-
ford.
GREETING:
In the name of the Commonwealth aforesaid, you are hereby request-
ed to notify and warn the legal voters of the Town of Chelmsford to meet
in the large gymnasium of the Chelmsford High School on the 27th day of
December, 1971 at 8:00 p.m., then and there to act upon the following ar-
ticles, viz:
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
December 27, 1971
The special Town meeting was called to order at 8:12 P.M. by Modera-
tor Daniel J. Coughlin, Jr., recognizing the presence of a quorum.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 101
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Mr. Gerald Lannan moved that
the reading of the Sheriff's return on the warrant be waived. It was so
voted.
Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Mr ; Gerald Lannan moved that
the reading of the entire warrant be waived. It was so voted.
The following Tellers were appointed by the Moderator:
Robert Sullivan Arnaud Blackadar Thomas Firth
Harold Davis William Murphy Charles House
ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a certain sum of
money from available funds to the highway department snow and ice re-
moval account, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 1. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moves that the town vote to
transfer from available funds the sum of $30,000 to the highway depart-
ment snow and ice removal account for snow and ice removal purposes.
It was so voted unanimously.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a certain sum of
money from the Selectmen's conference expenses account to the public
buildings department, repairs, equipment and expenses account or act in
relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 2. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moves that the town vote to
transfer the sum of $1,200 from the Selectmen's Conference Expenses ac-
count to the public buildings department, Repairs, Equipment and Ex-
penses account for building repair and renovation purposes.
It was so voted unanimously.
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to transfer the sum
of $121,000 from an account entitled "Board of Health — Sanitary Landfill"
to the conservation fund to be used for the acquisition of land for conser-
vation purposes, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 3. Mr. Gerald J. Lannan moves the town vote to trans-
fer the sum of $121,000 from an account entitled "Board of Health — Sani-
tary Landfill" to the Conservation fund to be used for the acquisition of
land for conservation purposes. Mr. Katison, Attorney for D & B Incor-
porated, Developers, presented a set of slides covering their proposed use
of Mill Road property. Mr. Carl Seidel, 25 Ruthellen, presented a set of
slides showing the Mill Road property as it now is.
Mr. Allan H. Watson moved that debate be stopped. It was seconded
by Gerald J. Lannan. A hand vote was taken.
YES 367 NO 10. More than the 2/3 required. Motion carried.
A hand vote was taken on Mr. Lannan's motion to transfer $121,000.
YES 367 NO 9. More than 2/3 motion carried.
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ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of
Selectmen to acquire in fee simple by purchase, by eminent domain or oth-
erwise for conservation purposes, in accordance with Mass. General Laws,
Chapter 132A, Section 11 and Mass. General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C
as amended, the following described land:
The land in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts on the
southerly side of Mill Road, formerly called Russell Mill Road, and being
shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Chelmsford, Mass., belonging to
Maurice W. and Fernande A. Rochette, surveyed September 1947, by J. C.
& W. T Monahan, C. E.'s" which plan is recorded in Middlesex North Dis-
trict Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 81, Plan 177, and bounded:
Northerly by said Mill Road two hundred thirty-nine and 94/100
(239.94) feet, more or less:
Easterly one hundred thirty-one and 3/l00 (131.03) feet, more or less:
Northerly again one hundred seventy-nine and 95/100 (179.95) feet,
more or less: and
Westerly one hundred thirty-three and 78/l00 (133.78) feet, more or
less, said last three courses being by land now or formerly of one Buj-
nowski, as shown on said plan:
Northeasterly, easterly and southeasterly in part by a fence line and in
part by a stone wall by land now or formerly of Vernoica M. Chinelini-
ski and by land now or formerly of the Town of Chelmsford, as shown
on said plan, twenty-two hundred twenty and 15/100 (2220.15) feet,
more or less:
Northeasterly two hundred fifty-eight and 60/100 (258.60) feet, more
or less, and
Northeasterly and easterly fourteen hundred fifty-one and 5/l00
(1451.05) feet, more or less:
said last two courses being by a stone wall by land now or formerly of
said Town:
Northeasterly again by a stone wall by land now or formerly of said
Town three hundred seven and 35/100 (307.35) feet, more or less:
Southeasterly again by a stone wall by land of owner unknown three
hundred twenty-six and 80/100 (326.80) feet, more or less:
Southwesterly three hundred seventy-one and 90/100 (371.90) feet,
more or less:
Southwesterly ninety and 50/100 (90.50) feet, more or less:
Southwesterly again five hundred twenty-two and 78/l00 (522.78) feet,
more or less:
Northwesterly again two hundred fourteen and 20/100 (214.20) feet,
more or less: and
Southwesterly again five hundred sixty-five and 9/100 (565.09) feet,
more or less: said last five courses being by a stone wall and by land
now or formerly of Irma D. Stanton:
Northwesterly, westerly and southwesterly by Russell Mill Pond
thirty-three hundred (3300) feet, more or less, and
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Northwesterly by a stone wall two hundred six and 50-100 (216.50)
feet, more or less.
Excepting from the above described land that portion conveyed by the
grantors, Maurice W. Rochette and Fernande A. Rochette to Charles Free-
man, et UX by deed dated June 15, 1953 and recorded in said Registry of
Deeds, Book 1226, Page 225:
And further excepting that portion of the said land conveyed by D &
B Home Builders, Inc. to Lloyd C. Greene, Jr. by deed dated August 10,
1967 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 1808, Page 164:
And further excepting that portion of the said land conveyed by D &
B Home Builders, Inc. to the inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by
deed dated July 6, 1966 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book
1791, at page 540.
Said land to be held, managed, and controlled by the conservation
commission for the promotion and development of the natural resources
and for the protection of watershed resources of said town; and further for
the purpose of acquiring said land and for the purpose of paying, in whole
or in part, any damages for which the town may be liable by reason of the
taking of said land by eminent domain, to see if the town will vote to au-
thorize the selectmen to expend the sum of $135,000 from the Conserva-
tion Fund, or act in relation thereto.
UNDER ARTICLE 4. Mr. Edmund Polubinski moves that the town vote
to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire in fee simple by eminent
domain for conservation purposes in accordance with Massachusetts Gen-
eral Laws, Chapter 132 A, Section 11, Chapter 79, and Chapter 40, Section
8C as amended, the following described land with the trees thereon:
The land in Chelmsford, Middlesex County, Massachusetts on the
southerly side of Mill Road, formerly called Russell Mill Road, and being
shown on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in Chelmsford, Mass., belonging to
Maurice W. and Fernande A. Rochette, surveyed September 1947, by J. C.
& W. T. Monahan, C. E.'s" which plan is recorded in Middlesex North Dis-
trict Registry of Deeds, Plan Book 81, Plan 177, and bounded:
Easterly one hundred thirty-one and 3/100 (131.03) feet, more or less;
Northerly again one hundred seventy-nine and 95/100 (179.95) feet,
more or less; and
Westerly one hundred thirty-three and 78/100 (133.78) feet, more or
less, said last three courses being by land now or formerly of one Buj-
nowski, as shown on said plan;
Northeasterly, easterly and southeasterly in part by a fence line and in
part by a stone wall by land nowor formerly of Veronica M. Chinelini-
ski and by land now or formerly of the Town of Chelmsford, as shown
on said plan, twenty-two hundred twenty and 15/100 (2220.15) feet,
more or less;
Northeasterly two hundred fifty-eight and 60/100 (258.60) feet, more
or less, and
Northeasterly and easterly fourteen hundred fifty-one and 5/100
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(1451.05) feet, more or less;
Said last two courses being by a stone wall by land now or formerly
of said Town;
Northeasterly again by a stone wall by land now or formerly of said
Town three hundred seven and 35/100 (307.35) feet, more or less;
Southeasterly again by a stone wall by land of owner unknown three
hundred twenty-six and 80/100 (326.80) feet, more or less;
Southwesterly three hundred seventy-one and 90 100 (371.90) feet,
more or less;
Southwesterly ninety and 50/100 (90.50) feet, more or less;
Southwesterly again five hundred twenty-two and 78/100 (522.78) feet,
more or less;
Northwesterly again two hundred fourteen and 20/100 (214.20) feet,
more or less; and
Southwesterly again five hundred sixty-five and 9/100 (565.09) feet,
more or less; said last five courses being by a stone wall and by land
now or formerly of Irma D. Stanton;
Northwesterly, westerly and southwesterly by Russell Mill Pond
thirty-three hundred (3300) feet, more or less, and
Northwesterly by a stone wall two hundred six and 50 100 (206.50)
feet, more or less.
Excepting from the above described land that portion conveyed by the
grantors, Maurice W. Rochette and Fernande A. Rochette to Charles Free-
man, et ux by deed dated June 15, 1953 and recorded in said Registry of
Deeds, Book 1226, Page 225;
And further excepting that portion of the said land conveyed by D &
B Home Builders, Inc. to Lloyd C. Greene, Jr. by deed dated August 10,
1967 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book 1808, Page 164;
And further excepting that portion of the said land conveyed by D &
B Home Builders, Inc. to the Inhabitants of the Town of Chelmsford by
deed dated July 6, 1966 and recorded with said Registry of Deeds in Book
1791, at page 540.
Said land being a portion of the land conveyed to D & B Home Build-
ers, Inc. by Maurice W. Rochette and Fernande A. Rochette by deed dated
September 12, 1966 and recorded with Middlesex North District Registry
of Deeds in Book 1768, at page 21.
Said land to be held, managed, and controlled by the Conservation
Commission for the promotion and development of the natural resources
and for the protection of the watershed resources of said town.
Mr. Edmund Polubinski further moves under Article 4 that for the
purpose of acquiring said land and for the purpose of paying in whole or in
part, any damages for which the town may be liable by reason of the tak-
ing of said land by eminent domain that the town vote to authorize the
selectmen to expend the sum of $135,000 therefor from the Conservation
Fund.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 105
Mr. Allan H. Watson moved that debate be stopped. Mr. Gerald J. Lan-
nan seconded. A hand vote was taken.
YES 447 NO 19. More than the required 2/3,
A hand vote was taken on Mr. Polubinski's motion authorizing the
Board of Selectmen to acquire the above described land.
YES 486 NO 5. More than the required 2/3 for passage.
Mr. Polubinski further moved the sum of $135,000 be expended from
the Conservation Fund in payment of the above taking.
A hand vote was taken.
YES 487 NO 5. More than the required 2/3 for passage.
On motion of Mr. Gerald J. Lannan the meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
DANIEL J. COUGHLIN, JR., CHARLOTTE P. DeWOLF,
Moderator Town Clerk
AND YOU ARE DIRECTED to serve this Warrant by posting attested
copies thereof at the McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford Cen-
ter: North Elementary School Auditorium: Junior High School Band Room:
East Chelmsford School: Byam School, Cafetorium: Westlands School Caf-
eteria: North Elementary School Auditorium: Senior High School Gym:
South Row School Auditorium: South Row School Auditorium: Westlands
School Cafeteria, seven days at least before the time appointed for holding
the meeting aforesaid.
HEREOF FAIL NOT and make return of the Warrant with your doings
thereon to the Town Clerk at the time and place of holding this meeting
aforesaid.
GIVEN UNDER OUR HANDS this 16th day of December, 1971.
GERALD J. LANNAN
EUGENE J. DOODY
PAUL C. HART
HOWARD E. HUMPHREY
THOMAS F. MARKHAM, JR.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
MIDDLESEX, SS. Chelmsford December 17, 1971
Pursuant to the within Warrant, I have notified and warned the inhab-
itants of the Town of Chelmsford by posting up attested copies of same at
the following places, wit: McFarlin School All Purpose Room, Chelmsford
Center: North Elementary School Auditorium: Junior High School Band
Room: East Chelmsford School: Byam School, Cafetorium: Westlands
School Cafeteria: North Elementary School Auditorium: Senior High
School Gym: South Row School Auditorium: South Row School Auditori-
um: Westlands School Cafeteria, seven days at least before the time ap-
pointed for holding the meeting aforesaid.
WILLIAM E. SPENCE
Constable of Chelmsford
106
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
SCHOOL COMMITTEE
L. James Glinos Martin Ames Robert D. Hall
Carol C. Cleven James M. Geary, Jr.
James M. Geary, Jr., Chairman
Martin Ames, Vice Chairman J. James Glinos
Robert D. Hall, Secretary Carol C. Cleven
Thomas L. Rivard, Superintendent
The Annual Report for 1971: A Record of Selected Educational Events
of Special Interest and Importance
Year
Teachers Non-Teachers Budget*
Expenditures*
Enrollment
1967
350
95
$3,666,470.00
$3,432,196.00
7,355
1968
406
117
4,432,420.00
4,189,625.00
7,806
1969
441
240
5,437,988.00
5,242,026.00
8,296
1970
474
256
6,416,116.00
6,200,184.00
8,755
1971
486
260
7,296,850.00
7,070,708.00
9,002
1972
498
268
**
9,384***
* Includes Federal Funds
** Not Finalized at Time of Printing
*** Anticipated
The year 1971 saw several positive changes for the students of the
Chelmsford Public Schools and for the community at large.
The major item was, of course, the voting of the bond issue by the citi-
zens of Chelmsford for the 2400 pupil three year High School. Unfortu-
nately, until this new school opens in 1974, emergency measures must be
taken in order to house the students at all grade levels.
It was indeed most gratifying to see the responsible leadership of the
community units in support of the project. It was an action that indicated
that the citizens of Chelmsford will not change their priorities and relegate
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 107
education to a back seat on the American scene because of the present
economic situation that the nation faces. Our future, especially in a de-
mocracy, still depends on the education and awareness of our citizens. In-
stead of "cutbacks" in school support, we should be finding ways to in-
crease the base of financial support on the national and state levels in
order to provide better and more extensive opportunities for all our citi-
zens. The quality and success of the education we provide in our schools
should be measured by how well it prepares our children to become adults
who possess not only a competence in fundamental skills and problem
solving, a capacity for lifelong learning, a real understanding of the varied
aspects of physical and mental health, but also, and above all, a mind
which has been nurtured by the kind of curriculum which produces under-
standing, concerned, and motivated citizens. Well known anthropologist,
Margaret Mead, expresses it this way: —
"We must teach ourselves how to alter adult behavior; we
must create new models for adults who can teach their chil-
dren not what to learn, but how to learn, and not what they
should be committed to, but the value of commitment."
For this to happen adults must also be committed, committed to pro-
viding the most enlightening educational experiences within the power of
public education.
In-Service and Summer Workshops
Effective education for all students calls for a great deal of planning
and for a faculty possessing those skills necessary to establish an appro-
priate learning climate. Toward these ends a program of in-service and
summer workshops for the instructional staff has been initiated. The pur-
pose of these workshops is to provide for staff members experiences which
will enable them to work together and grow professionally in areas of com-
mon concern. This past year the summer program included:
Curriculum Workshops — (1) Elementary Language Arts, (2) Elemen-
tary Social Studies, (3) Elementary Mathematics, (4) Secondary Home
Economics, (5) Health Education, (6) Secondary Social Studies, (7) Secon-
dary English, (8) Contractual Writing Workshop, and (9) Analysis for Pro-
fessional Growth for All Administrators and Supervisors.
The fall in-service program included workshops in: (1) Language Arts
in the Primary Grades, (2) Individualizing Math Instruction, (3) Improve-
ment in the Teaching of Primary Reading, (4) Science Curriculum Im-
provement Study, (5) Lab for Improving Teaching Strategies in Social
Studies.
Examples of Curriculum Activity:
The outcomes of these in-service and summer workshops were reflect-
ed in many of our educational programs. As one staff member said:
"The workshop programs made the participants more
aware not only of the current changes actually taking place
in society, their causes and effects, but also the school's abil-
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ity to understand them, deal with them, grow with them, and
perhaps ultimately to help shape them."
Some examples of curriculum activity are contained in the following
excerpts from reports filed by school personnel with the superintendent.
(From the High School Principal): "The school year 1971, like all of its
predecessors, was full of challenges. The increased enrollment in the high
school, the implementation of a curriculum to meet the needs of all the
students, the maintenance of adequate class size, the increased use of me-
dia, and the concept of independent study have made it necessary to in-
crease the length of the high school day. To relieve the overcrowding in
classes, a flexible modular schedule and an open cafeteria and study hall
concept have been adopted.
Chelmsford High School, in its philosophy, believes that education is a
never-ending process that enables the individual to become an active par-
ticipant in a society. This concept of the individual is reflected in its edu-
cational philosophy which takes as its major premise the provision of an
educationally exciting environment. Such an environment stimulates the
student's development, nourishes his individual talents, and preserves his
unique humanity. Maintaining this concern for individual attention in a
complex institution results in a highly personal educational experience.
A flexible curriculum which uses the multi-stimuli method encourages
the student's active participation in the learning process. This active in-
volvement, in turn, develops the insight and discriminating reason neces-
sary for a creative spirit. Constant revision and evaluation ensure the
organic vitality of such a curriculum.
Although "formal" education is only one segment of the lifelong pro-
cess, it is the responsibility of the Chelmsford High School to present a
formal education experience sufficient to meet the present needs and fu-
ture endeavors of all its students. Moreover, that responsibility also in-
cludes recognizing worth and dignity of each student regardless of his
deficiencies or disadvantages."
(From the Head of our Secondary Guidance Department): "The Guid-
ance Department at the secondary level has been increasingly involved in
problems that originate outside the school setting. Some of these have to
do with drugs, some with disruptions within the family, and others with
circumstances that create family crises ranging from loss of loved ones, to
deciding what the family can afford in the way of post-secondary educa-
tion.
Every pupil at the secondary level has a counselor — a person to
whom he can turn when the need arises. Counselors are also available for
academic and vocational assistance.
The Cooperative-Study Program, now in its second year, has been very
beneficial in providing on-the-job-training in occupations ranging from ap-
prentice carpenters to dental assistants. Fifty students have been involved
in this program each year.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 109
Computer services are available to Chelmsford High students through
a cooperative effort with Nashoba Regional Tech. Through this service
students are able to: (1) Locate two year and four year colleges as well as
technical training programs that feature the characteristics important to
the student (2) Learn about hundreds of different occupations (3) Dis-
cover scholarship sources.
Psychiatric consultation can be arranged on request for families and
students through the counselors at any of the three secondary schools."
(From the Head of our Secondary Foreign Language Department):
"This year the Foreign Language Department offered a first semester mini-
course in Russian. Because of the enthusiastic response, the course is be-
ing offered a second time, and a second level is being considered as a pos-
sible offering for next year.
Individualized study programs in Spanish are being offered to a few
students. These programs stress student learning at an individualized rate
or speed and closely incorporate numerous educational aids.
Two trips are being planned for Europe: a ten day tour to Spain during
the spring recess and a six week study program to France during the sum-
mer vacation."
(From the Head of our High School Mathematics Department): "The
Mathematics Department, continuing in its five year plan, implemented a
second level calculus course and another advanced mathematics course for
juniors. Individual programmed instruction for students was begun to per-
mit specialization in mathematics areas of personal interest. Logic and
three-dimensional geometry has been added to the program of study for
geometry students. Continued interest in the four year study of mathe-
matics by students has created additional math classes in the senior year.
A computer terminal tying in Chelmsford High School with the new
computer facility at Nashoba Regional Technical High School was started
in November.
Members of the Mathematics League team won top honors in their di-
vision last June and continued their success by winning the October meet
which was held at Chelmsford High School."
(From the Head of our High School Science Department): "During the
past two years the Science Department has implemented several phases of
its long range plan.
In the area of biology we have introduced for the general student a
course entitled Ideas and Investigations in Biology. This course is a labora-
tory oriented science program which is relevant to the needs of society
today. It is designed around five general concepts which are shown to be
interelated. Advanced biology has been divided into semester offerings,
allowing students the increased opportunity to elect microbiology, anato-
my or physiology.
A unified approach to chemistry instruction has been developed with
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increased coordination and a major commitment to large group instruction.
Differentiated staffing has helped to increase the availability of the labora-
tory both to teachers and students. A course in advanced chemistry has
been instituted which has provided the additional challenges of a physical
science to the students. A significant portion of the instruction in this
course is individualized.
The area of physics has seen increased amounts of time used for lab-
oratory inquiry and experimentation. Interdisciplinary work has begun be-
tween the physics and the electronics departments. This has given the
students an increased opportunity for training in both theoretical and
practical electronics.
Throughout the department, extensive and exceedingly beneficial use
has been made of the modular time schedule. Science classes meet twice
a week for seventy-two minute laboratory blocks. The laboratories are be-
ing used at about 95% utilization. The staff is available during the day for
extra help and individualized instruction."
(From the Head of our High School English Department): "During 1971
the English Department has continued to concern itself with the funda-
mental skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Primarily through
the rotation of teachers with quarterly, semester, and yearly units, a re-
structuring process included within the five-year plan, it has, however,
prepared courses which now focus upon a specific genre, theme, skill, or
chronology.
Through approximately thirty definitive programs such as Journalism,
Utopias, Individualized Reading, American Short Story, Looking at Lan-
guage, American Studies, and the British Sampler, the English Department
has also redoubled its efforts to involve students in the joint teacher-stu-
dent task of devising courses that will meet both student needs and inter-
ests. The English Department has, furthermore, continued to offer three
electives — in Writing Workshop, in Drama Workshop, and in Reading
Workshop — to an intermixture of sophomores, juniors and senior stu-
dents."
(From the Head of our Secondary Industrial Arts Department): "Sid-
ney P. Martland, the United States Commissioner of Education, has stated
many times that education must move forward toward meeting the occu-
pational goals of students to enter the labor market. It must provide that
type of learning experience for youth to fulfill jobs that do not even exist
today.
To achieve the above aims Chelmsford High School has been provid-
ing learning experiences that will allow the student to make occupational
decisions that will influence him for the rest of his life.
The Module scheduling at the High School this year has allowed us to
provide an interdisciplinary approach to such subjects as Architectural
Drawing and House Construction. A mini-course in surveying has also
been incorporated into the above course. The House Construction classes
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 111
have built a refreshment stand for the Student Council as well as a ticket
booth for the Athletic Department. These experiences give our students
an opportunity to perform full size construction projects as well as provide
a service to the community.
The interdisciplinary approach has also been developed between elec-
tronic classes and physics classes. Students in physics classes are taking a
short mini-course in electronics this year for the first time.
One of the most popular courses in the industrial arts area is the ac-
tivities class that is offered to girls who have an interest in the areas of
woodworking, art metal, silk screening, or candle making."
(From the Head of our High School Business Department): "The Busi-
ness Education Department at Chelmsford High School has as its broad
aim or objective the teaching of basic business education, which involves
those aspects of business that are a concern to all persons who have as
their goal employment in business, either immediately upon completion of
high school or after a period of additional study.
At the present time, eight hundred students are enrolled in various
course sequences within the business department. There are fourteen dif-
ferent course offerings and thirty-seven class sections meeting daily.
Areas of specialization include communication skills, filing, typewriting,
bookkeeping, stenography, office machines, and data processing. There
are approximately twenty-five business students enrolled in the coopera-
tive education program working part time in local businesses."
(From the Junior High School Principal): "Following are some high-
lights of which we at the Junior High are particularly proud. These ac-
complishments are due to the fine faculty and staff we have available to
help our young people prepare for the future.
Art — mini-courses offered for grade nine; interdisciplinary program
with science and English departments.
Band — a full time master assigned to the Junior High School; field
trips to the Boston Pops and to the Greater Boston Youth Symphony; par-
ticipation in the TriTown Festival, Inter-school Tour and Fine Arts Festi-
val.
English — establishment of a viable non-college curriculum in grade
nine utilizing appropriate study materials and speakers from area busi-
nesses; incorporation of teacher-prepared Communications and Composi-
tion units for Grade 8; realization of team teaching in both an intra and
inter-departmental basis; incorporation of learning activity packages (stu-
dent contracts for greater individualization of instruction); rotation of
teachers to take advantage of teacher strengths; involvement of depart-
ment members in the presentation of workshops at the spring meeting of
the Massachusetts Council of Teachers of English; selection of the depart-
ment to host many visitors from other systems as a result of recommenda-
tions made by the Massachusetts Department of Education; participation
of teachers in Guided Self Analysis as a means of improving instruction of
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techniques; establishment of an audio-visual library of commercial and
teacher/student prepared video tapes, slipe tapes and films; grants from
MEC of Polaroid cameras for use in connection with visual composing proj-
ects; completion of summer workshop projects to complete Communica-
tion and Composition Units for Grade 8 and classroom laboratory units for
reinforcement and remediation of skills in all classes, 7 - 9; award of a new
NDEA Title III project providing supplementary materials for learning kits,
materials for composition correction and teacher training, and audio-visual
equipment for improved preparation of instructional materials and greater
variety of instructional techniques; establishment of "Chalk Talk" column
in a local newspaper to keep residents informed of Chelmsford Junior High
School activities; development of an ambitious and capable newspaper
staff and drama club and organization of several successful book fairs.
Foreign Languages — incorporation of new French texts at each
grade level; inclusion of Spanish for eighth graders thus increasing the
number of course offerings."
(From the Coordinator of Mathematics): "The emphasis of mathe-
matics in the Chelmsford School System is on mathematical structures
learned in an atmosphere of active inquiry. The student is encouraged to
think for himself and to realize that there are often a variety of ways to
reach a solution. We have a spiral curriculum where the student meets
many basic mathematical ideas very early on an informal level, and he
broadens and deepens these concepts as long as he continues in the math-
ematics sequence.
Recent research in the teaching of mathematics has shown that learn-
ing is not made more difficult when instruction includes complete, mathe-
matically correct, and more sophisticated explanations. The modern ideas
of mathematical structure make learning easier because they simplify and
unify what the children have to learn. This stress upon more adequate
understanding enables the Chelmsford School System to expose its stu-
dents to more mathematics in the same time, and it will make the experi-
ence of learning mathematics more rewarding for the student.
Understanding of mathematical concepts and some skill with its tech-
niques are necessary to both the application of mathematics in new situa-
tions and to the creation of new mathematics, but these understandings
and skills are far from sufficient. To apply and to invent mathematics
one must develop proficiency in "problem solving".
Throughout the Chelmsford Mathematics Program there are carefully
planned activities that help the pupil to maintain skill and understanding
as well as to review earlier work. Many unusual mathematical topics are
presented to stimulate interest and to serve as enrichment. Drill of basic
facts is presented in various ways that make it more palatable to the chil-
dren as well as to the teachers. Our program contains many unusual topics
and devices that clarify the standard material; broaden children's knowl-
edge of mathematics; and stimulate interest, creativity, and discovery.
Planned exposure to the ideas involved helps children see mathematics as
an ever-growing structure which releases new ideas from basic concepts
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and principles.
Chelmsford's program coordinates proven teaching techniques and the
latest developments in learning theory with the precise concepts of mod-
ern mathematics. Our texts are written in a way that communicates the
creative aspect of mathematics. At every stage children are encouraged
to discover ideas for themselves, to look for interesting patterns and re-
lationships, and to develop their own generalizations. New topics of inter-
est to children are explored both because of their mathematical value and
because they encourage children to put forth their best efforts."
(From the Coordinator of Reading): "Reading research indicates that a
reading program, in order to be effective, must start in kindergarten and
continue through grade twelve. The program of reading instruction in
Chelmsford is based on this premise and is one of gradual and continuous
growth.
Learning to read is a highly individualized matter due to unevenness
in skills development, learning rate, interest and ability from child to child.
It is the responsibility of the school to provide for these widely differenti-
ated reading levels by employing capable teachers, by effectively organ-
izing classroom groupings, by continually diagnosing and analyzing each
child's reading, and by providing effective teaching methods and materials.
Then, a well balanced reading curriculum can operate to supply students
with the services they deserve. A program with such characteristics would
comply with the U. S. Office of Education guidelines set up in the target
for the 70's — "The Right to Read."
Specific objectives of the reading program are:
1. To develop each child's ability to read independently at his own
level.
2. To develop the ability to read different kinds of materials effec-
tively.
3. To develop the ability to read larger and larger units of material
with sustained interest and attention.
4. To develop the ability to read for different purposes and to vary
reading rate and technique accordingly.
5. To develop study skills which allow for effective reading in the
content area.
6. To develop the desire for reading as a leisure time activity.
7. To develop critical, associative, and elaborative thinking.
8. To develop reading tastes through independent reading."
(From the Coordinator of Language Arts): "It is the goal of Chelms-
ford's language arts program to develop in students an appreciation of
their communications heritage, an awareness of role which mass media
plays in contemporary communications, and some insights concerning the
probable communications patterns and media of the future. The pervasive
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role of mass media in today's world demands that both visual and verbal
languages receive attention in the developmental English program. Verbal
language (i.e. oral and written communication) remains, however, the spe-
cial province and concern of the English program. The Chelmsford lan-
guage arts program is, therefore, committed to developing in students an
understanding of the nature of verbal communication; an appreciation of
language and of the specialized applications in literature and in contem-
porary media; an awareness of various usage levels and their appropriate
application; a respect for language and for its role as a vehicle of persua-
sion and evaluation; and an ability to communicate ideas, opinions, and
feelings with precision and clarity.
Recent years have witnessed the evolution of a grade 1-12 Scope and
Sequence chart for the coverage of language arts skills, the adoption of a
contemporary language arts text series in grades 3 - 6, and a multi-level
spelling program in grades 1 - 6; the development of teacher-prepared text
replacement materials for grades 1 and 2; and the preparation of extensive
supplementary units in sentence building, dictionary skills, composition,
and poetry study for the elementary grades. Many of the latter units have
been selected for inclusion in the appendix of the Massachusetts English
Advisory Report, in which guidelines for the teaching of English in the
state of Massachusetts will be set forth.
Elementary workshops in the summer of 1971 made possible revision
of the skills. Scope and Sequence for grades 1-6 and the development of
extensive teacher-prepared resource manuals for grades 3 - 6. Additional
options introduced into the creative writing segment of elementary cur-
riculum included Encyclopedia Britannica's Magic Moments film series,
Ealing's Story Starter film loops, and several kits, manuals, and workshop-
prepared visuals and units for use in grades 3-6.
At the Junior High School level, two teacher-prepared components of
a unit approach to the Junior High curriculum were completed during a
1971 summer workshop, and are currently in use. in grade 8 classes. These
units in Communications and Composition will eventually serve as a basis
for curriculum revision in Grades 7 and 9.
Steps toward increased individualization in grades 7 - 9 have taken
several forms. Classroom laboratory materials were designed in summer
workshops for the reinforcement and remediation of language skills. De-
partment members who participated in a summer institute devoted to
individualizing techniques and development of learning activities packages
are now engaged in an in-service training project to share their experience
and expertise with other members of the department. In addition, teacher-
initiated projects in Guided Self Analysis (a method for teacher self-evalu-
ation of instructional strategies) and in the development of materials for
individualized instruction are in operation at the Junior High School and
McFarlin School, respectively.
Multi-media kits, developed primarily through Title III NDEA funding,
are being used in connection with units on mythology, the Bible as litera-
ture, and specific authors such as Shakespeare and Dickens. These kits
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have proved invaluable as resources for contract approaches to student
learning.
The effective use at the Junior High School of innovative approaches
such as team teaching, pupil contracts, visual composing, small group dis-
cussion, and role playing and drama activities has been incorporated into a
sound instructional program that has attracted the attention and interest
of the State English Supervisor and many other visitors to the school sys-
tem. As a result, staff members and student-produced materials have
found places on the programs of a number of state-wide English confer-
ences during the past year.
In the Senior High School curriculum, reorganization has taken the
form of a number of quarter-year courses in which developmental lan-
guage, writing, and speaking skills are organized under thematic, genre, or
literary era course structures whose objectives have been specified in
terms of a variety of ability and interest levels. These courses constitute
an attempt to organize the curriculum into more effective units in prepara-
tion for eventual movement into an elective English program. Notable
among these course units are the individualized reading courses which
were considerably expended this year under NDEA Title III funding after
a highly successful pilot in 1970-71. Film study has been incorporated into
the English program as an extension of a 1969 Title I ESEA Grant, and op-
tions for student involvement in videotape and slide tape composing ac-
tivities have been provided in many courses. In addition, all sophomores
are offered a single marking period course in which they analyze the spe-
cialized visual and verbal language of mass media and engage in the plan-
ning and production of a brief videotape.
An interdisciplinary project involving two grade 11 classes in a joint
English-Social Studies American Studies Course is now in its second year,
and several elective offerings in creative writing and drama permit inter-
ested students in grades 10 through 12 to work together in areas of com-
mon interest. Five year plans call for increased attention to interdepart-
mental projects and expansion of elective offerings.
At all grade levels, increased use has been made of visual media
including film videotape, transparencies, and filmstrips. In addition, fol-
lowing a successful NDEA-funded, grade 5 pilot involving the creative use
of tape recorders in the classroom, additional funding was received to pro-
vide tape recorders for all grade 7 - 12 classrooms. The recorders are being
used to create classroom listening centers, to prepare taped evaluation of
student writing, to develop remediating materials for students with usage
difficulties, and to record student discussions for subsequent evaluation.
Recent research into the problems of English instruction, the effects
of the media revolution, and increasing emphasis on greater individualiza-
tion of instruction have created the demand for a more vital and varied
English program than schools have known in the past. In Chelmsford, ev-
ery attempt is being made to meet this demand through the development
of a relevant and contemporary program at all grade levels."
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(From the Coordinator of Social Studies): "The ratification of the
twenty-sixth amendment to the Constitution of the United States of
America in 1971 pointed out once again the tremendous responsibility
the schools have for citizenship education. Citizenship does not occur at
any magical age, be it twenty-one or eighteen. It comes about following
many years of development through an integrated and articulated program
that has well defined goals. The social studies program in Chelmsford rec-
ognizes its responsibility in the development of informed citizens fully
aware of the need for insuring the dignity and worth of the individual, for
personal involvement in improving the society they have inherited, and for
recognizing the interdependence of all peoples.
If students are going to become intelligent participants in a free so-
ciety, they must have the opportunity to become involved in a social stu-
dies program that enables them to assume this role.
Social studies in Chelmsford is a coordinated program from grades one
through twelve. It gives much greater attention than in the past to the
problem of sequential learning. After all, if students are to learn and use
skills, concepts and generalizations from the social science disciplines, or
develop attitudes, they must encounter situations upon many occasions
throughout their school years. These cumulative experiences designed to
reinforce each other will develop the desired goals — goals which research
findings indicate are not easily achieved through single isolated experi-
ences. Appropriate grade placement of these topics, concepts, and skills
in Chelmsford is considered in the light of new developments in the psy-
chology of learning and the findings of those who have been working with
new materials.
Social studies in Chelmsford emphasizes thinking processes needed
by citizens. In a democracy the goal must be a thinking citizen, not a per-
son who accepts ready-made ideas without critical examination. High pri-
ority is given to the goal of developing the ability to inquire. Inquiry as a
teaching strategy is more likely than other strategies to motivate interest
in the social studies, develop meaningful learning of social science con-
cepts and generalizations, and teach the thinking processes in inquiry
methods of gaining knowledge. Through a process of inquiry students de-
velop their own analytical questions and transferable generalizations, not
just singular propositions about the topic studied. Inquiry strategies are
used to help students develop their own criteria for evaluating sources of
information.
The social studies curriculum in Chelmsford provides opportunities for
students to examine value conflicts in their society and to examine and
clarify their positions on these conflicts. Students learn to identify value
conflicts and the factual questions needing investigation as they examine
such conflicts. They learn to use the social sciences to help them identify
probable consequences of following different value positions and to select
the course of action most likely to achieve their carefully thought out goal.
The social studies program includes some topics which help students
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in the task of developing their own philosophy of life; what is the good
man, the good society, and the good life?
A major criterion for selecting topics for study in the Chelmsford Pub-
lic Schools is the importance of these topics in helping students under-
stand the modern, rapidly changing world in which they live. Many topics
could be used to teach the basic concepts of history, geography, economics,
political science, sociology, and anthropology. Given the broad goal of citi-
zenship education, however, most of the topics selected for study are re-
lated to significant aspects of the modern world — to trends and relatively
persisting problems which face the people of the world, such as poverty,
population and intergroup relations. Students are introduced to the major
areas of the world, since events in these places have such an impact upon
their lives. The social studies gives greatly increased attention, therefore,
to the non-western world, to Africa and Asia and to international relations.
The current media revolution has had a tremendous impact on the
student in a social studies classroom. The traditional single textbook has
been replaced by a systems approach in the use of media that enables each
student to become actively involved in his own learning.
Films, filmloops, filmstrips, audiotapes, instructional television, study
prints, trade books, primary and secondary source readings, transparencies,
and artifacts are selectively employed to develop objectives and to take
care of the range of interests, abilities, and learning styles that are found
in every class. Students develop independent study skills as well as the
ability to evaluate sources of information. The media used in the class-
room are those media with which a citizen is bombarded during any typi-
cal day.
What happened in Chelmsford during 1971 that reflected the school
system's concern with citizenship education? A- series of events highlight-
ed the year and dealt with curriculum development and implementation,
the professional growth of the teaching staff, the acquisition of federal
funds, and the national and state recognition of staff members for their
efforts in social studies education.
Fifth grade teachers introduced their students to the study of "Man
in His Environment." Students studied the resources of the earth and the
interaction between man and his environment. This interaction has chang-
ed through time, students discovered, and has enabled man to develop to
an advanced state of technology but not without creating enormous en-
vironmental and urban problems as he did so.
Following four years of field testing the "Man and Society" course was
implemented in grade seven. This- course builds upon what students have
learned in the elementary grades. The program deals with human behavi-
or: its physical basis, the family, socialization, behavior in groups and
crowds, and intergroup relations. Experience with this course of study
enables students of American history in grade eight and political science
and American government in grade nine to use analytical concepts which
historians and political scientists have borrowed from sociology and an-
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thropology. It makes it easier for students to interpret our nation's history
and political system as it fits into the wider social system.
Efforts in developing a more interdisciplinary curriculum is evidenced
in the work of Chelmsford High School students and staff. There has been
a sharp increase in the numbers of students enrolling in social studies elec-
tive courses. 1971 marked the implementation of "An Inquiry Approach in
Western and Non-Western Studies" which provides students with the op-
portunity of applying inquiry skills and integrating the humanities with
history. Articulation and integration efforts are also part of the "American
Studies" program being developed by two teachers with their sixty stu-
dents. This program uses a thematic approach as it looks at the develop-
ment of American society through its literature, history, architecture, and
art.
In order to be better prepared to meet the needs of students in the
Chelmsford Public Schools, teachers at both the elementary and secondary
levels participated in curriculum development workshops during the past
summer and attended institutes and clinics dealing with the design of
learning activity packages, inquiry teaching strategies, humanities, and in
the analysis of their own teaching. Two Chelmsford Junior High School
teachers participated in a program at Old Sturbridge Village that focused
on the design of models for studying one's own community through its re-
sources. They in turn will work with additional staff members in extending
this technique.
Chelmsford gained approval of two NDEA Title III projects in social
studies totaling over $11,000. These federally funded projects will comple-
ment the town's efforts in providing a more individualized and humanistic
social studies program."
(From the Coordinator of Science): "The Chelmsford Science Program
strives to match the changing role of science in our society, and progress
is being made to develop an articulate program for grades 1 - 12.
During the past five years, the Chelmsford elementary science pro-
gram has been changing from a science reader text (Concepts In Science)
to a material-centered laboratory approach. After three years of trial, Sci-
ence Curriculum Improvement Study (SCIS) was implemented in Septem-
ber, 1971, in grades 1 through 3. Trial of this program is continuing in sev-
eral schools at grades 4, 5, and 6 with system-wide implementation planned
for September, 1972.
Science Curriculum Improvement Study or SCIS, a National Science
Foundation curriculum established in 1962 at the University of California,
under the direction of Dr. Robert Karplus, is a sequential physical and life
science program. It is a laboratory centered approach which combines
content, process, and attitude, and provides each learner with opportuni-
ties to participate according to his own level of ability, interact with his
peers, and improve his understanding of both the products and processes
of the scientific enterprise. Children are introduced to knowledge of scien-
tific content through their experience- with diverse physical and biological
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materials. And in the course of their investigations, they engage in ob-
servation, measurement, interpretation, prediction, and other processes.
The program helps children form positive attitudes toward science as
they explore phenomena according to their own preconceptions, and they
learn to cope confidently with new and unexpected findings by sifting
evidence and forming conclusions.
The program has been influenced particularly by Piaget's theories on
how children acquire, organize, and conceptualize information. For ex-
ample, early SCIS units place heavy emphasis on concrete experiences
following the Piaget theory that the elementary school child is able to re-
arrange the order of events in his mind, anticipate some effects of his
actions and represent his thoughts to himself — as long as he has a con-
crete base of experience from which to operate.
The SCIS curriculum is divided into two subject area programs — one
in physical science and the other in life science. Although both programs
emphasize the use of the processes of scientific investigation, such as ob-
serving, classifying, experimenting and hypothesizing, both place greater
emphasis on understanding of fundamental concepts.
The secondary level offers a comprehensive variety of specialized
science courses which presents the opportunity for all students to gain in-
sights into the broad spectrum of science or to pursue in-depth studies in
areas of specialized interest.
Several phases of the long range plan have been implemented during
the past year. At the junior high level, these include a team teaching or-
ganization for Introductory Physical Science (IPS), a greater emphasis on
field studies in Ecology, and a trial of Intermediate Science Curriculum
Study (ISCS).
Intermediate Science Curriculum Study, a National Science Founda-
tion curriculum established in 1966 at Florida State University under the
direction of Dr. Ernest Burksman, is a sequential laboratory oriented pro-
gram based on individualized instruction.
The developers of the ISCS program had concluded that most students
between the ages of 11 and 15 were progressing from concrete to abstract
thinking and that members of this age group varied widely in their learn-
ing rates. Considering these factors to be of critical importance, the ISCS
project developed an entirely new program for the junior high school stu-
dent — a program that recognizes his individuality and makes the most of
his emerging conceptual ability.
ISCS incorporates an instructional technique that allows each student
to work at his own pace with content that is organized around some of the
most basic and far-reaching concepts in science. The program aims at giv-
ing the student a general education in science that is applicable to the
wide diversity of school and life situations.
The long range plan calls for continuing the trial at the seventh grade
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level and extending it to the eighth grade for students presently involved
in the program.
At the high school level, all of the science curriculum offerings are
inquiry oriented with the major emphasis placed on laboratory experiences
as the learning process.
In the area of biology, two phases of the long range plan have been
implemented.
Advanced biology has been expanded to include one semester offer-
ings in Anatomy and Physiology. General biology has introduced a new
program called Ideas and Investigations in Science-Biology.
IIS — Biology focuses on five great ideas: Inquiry, Evolution, Genet-
ics, Hemeostasis, and Ecology. The student derives each idea himself
through sequential laboratory investigations.
The program forms a three-dimensional matrix in the process of learn-
ing which encompasses: the conceptual framework of science, the pro-
cesses of science, and the cultural and social implications of science. In
this way, the program reveals an understanding of the relationship between
the student's world and the world of science.
Senior Science has been replaced by Ideas and Investigations in
Science — Physical. IIS — Physical focuses on five great ideas: Predict-
ing, Matter, Energy, Interaction, and Technology and follows a process
similar to IIS — Biology.
Student and teacher feedback indicates that these programs are ful-
filling the objective of general science education, and the long range plan
calls for their continuation next year.
The future of science, including the role it plays in our society, will
not be decided solely by the scientist but also by the non-scientist, as is
evidenced by today's environmental concern. To make wise decisions, the
non-scientist will have to have an understanding of the real nature of sci-
ence. The Chelmsford Science Program is aiming for this goal."
During the 1972 school year these reports by the school staff which
places emphasis on programs and makes recommendations for changes
and improvements to the curriculum, the facilities, and the method of in-
struction will be reviewed in detail in special reports to the citizens of the
community.
The year 1971 was one of great accomplishment in the Chelmsford
School Libraries. In January there were three large schools which had no
library services whatsoever; the North, Center, and South Row Schools.
March of 1971 saw the opening of a library at the Center School which is
located in the cafeteria. The collection was meager at first, but enthusi-
astically received by the children. Grades one through three have portable
library carts in the classroom. These carts are refurbished periodically and
rotated so there is variety in the collection. The facility is operated by a
cadre of volunteer mothers. The North and South Row Schools presently
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have library collections which are borrowed by the teachers and used by
students in the classrooms. In the very near future there will be instituted
two more volunteer mother efforts which will make the books at these two
schools available to the students as true library collections. The library at
the South Row School is in a cul de sac in the corridor.
The Harrington, Westlands, McFarlin and Byam Schools have librar-
ies run by trained library aides and operated very efficiently during the
year. With the exception of the McFarlin School, all these schools utilized
volunteer mothers to help the aides in the library program. Students at all
five schools were given help in learning how to use the library and the ref-
erence materials available to them. First grade children had a regular story
hour in the libraries each week, some hours were "read-aloud" programs
using many of the famous story and picture books, others were sound-
filmstrip programs. Many teachers brought reading groups to the libraries.
Student groups came to the libraries to do independent research during
each day and libraries were available for this purpose all day.
Over eighty-two volunteer mothers have been involved in the ele-
mentary school library program during the year. Without their services
the program would have had much less impact, and services would have
been curtailed. Much credit is due them, and sincere appreciation. Circu-
lation figures were maintained at the Harrington, Byam and Westlands
Schools. Upon totaling these figures, it was found that over 55,500 books
and periodicals circulated during 1971.
The elementary school library collections presently number 24,994
volumes, including filmstrips, recordings, filmloops, and the like. Of this
total, 7,456 volumes were catalogued and processed during the year. This
volume of production was made possible through the establishment of a
cataloguing and processing center which receives all library materials for
the elementary schools. Once the materials are ready for the individual
library, they are shipped to the school ready to be placed in the collection.
All that remains to be done is the filing of the catalog cards.
Each of the three small schools, the East, Quessy and Highlands have
libraries located in the basement, a hall, and a hall-closet combination re-
spectively. The East and Highland libraries are made available to the stu-
dents by teacher aides; the Quessy library is open two days a week
through the efforts of a volunteer mother.
The Junior High School library added 992 volumes to its collection in
1971, including four sets of encyclopedias, one of which was donated by a
local business firm. In addition, 59 rolls of periodicals on microfilm were
purchased. These acquisitions bring the total collection at this school to
7,650. There were over two hundred class visitations. The circulation of
books and periodicals was up from the previous year by about 30% to
7,840.
The High School library is moving in the direction of a more diversi-
fied collection, having added to its holdings recordings, cassettes, and oth-
er audio-visual materials. 1,200 books were accessioned during the year,
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over 100 recordings, and some 40 cassettes.
Instructional Media Center.
During the course of 1971, the structure of media services for the
Chelmsford School System has undergone a radical change. At the begin-
ning of the year, the only centrally organized media service was television:
the Junior High School studios supplied all the elementary schools with a
variety of locally and professionally produced programs. Each school and
curriculum area was independently responsible for all other media equip-
ment and materials: records, tapes, projectors, transparencies, and the like.
By the end of the year, all media services were centralized under one of-
fice, the Instructional Media Center (IMC). Equipment and materials for
all programs and schools are now ordered, catalogued, and distributed
through the IMC, at great savings in time and money.
The IMC was established following the decision to remove the closed
circuit television network which linked all the schools to the Junior High
School Studio. Teachers had come to use television as an integral part of
their program and it was necessary to fill the void caused by its removal.
The IMC does this in a number of ways. First, it provides a central place
where any teacher can locate any of the media resources of the entire sys-
tem. Second, it provides personnel trained in how these materials can best
be integrated into existing programs and lessons. Third, it provides work-
shops for teachers in media use. Fourth, it provides a full time graphic
artist/production specialist for creating artifact for classroom use. Fifth,
it provides continued television service in several areas: elementary speech
and phonics programs for the Center, Westlands, and North Schools, local
broadcast potential at the Junior High (morning announcements, assem-
blies, and special programs), local broadcast at the Senior High (with stu-
dent production as an integral part of curriculum programs, such as the
tenth grade English composition unit), and portable equipment for use at
any school by teacher request.
The IMC has only become completely staffed as of December and is
still being set up. It is expected to be fully operating by the spring of 1972.
Cooperative Project.
The Byam and Harrington Schools are cooperating in a funded project
known as Individually Guided Education along with other elementary
schools in this area.
IGE, as it is known, was developed by the federally funded Wisconsin
Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning. In all of the co-
operating towns, system administrators, principals of participating schools
and their staff, plus outside consultants spent long spring and summer
hours getting ready to go into IGE. Now, with schools in session, they are
all working toward a common goal — the effective unfolding of learning
plans that they are developing for each and every pupil. In all cases, the
aim has been to determine the individual pupil's needs and interest and to
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 123
provide for him learning opportunities that let him proceed at his own best
pace. The basic ideas on which this program are founded are essential to
the future progress of our elementary schools toward the excellence de-
manded of today's world. These ideas often refute organizational and
policy traditions that have for some time contradicted what we know about
children and learning. In essence the IGE program is a thoughtful school
organizational plan that requires that each child be recognized as an indi-
vidual. It recognizes that since all children at a particular age would not
be expected to wear the same size clothes, or to run a foot race and finish
at the same time, that there should be little reason to expect these chil-
dren to learn the same things to the same degree of proficiency or at the
same rate.
At the same time, this program intensely recognizes that a child feeds
on success and challenge during a learning situation and that a healthy at-
titude toward himself and toward school is essential to achieve maximum
educational objectives.
This program is creating an exciting and interesting educational en-
vironment for teachers and students and is under continuing evaluation.
Evaluation.
From statements that have been made in previous annual reports, it
should be quite apparent that the School Committee and the professional
staff are concerned with the total program. Evaluation and measurement
go on constantly.
Standardized tests are used throughout the system to compare
Chelmsford scores with national scores. Chelmsford's median scores are
consistently above the national norms.
The College Entrance Examination Board scholastic aptitude tests are
given nationally. The scores of Chelmsford students speak for themselves.
The list of colleges to which Chelmsford's graduates go and the academic
success that they subsequently experience further attest to their ability
and preparation.
Equally important, however, in the process is the evaluation of pupil
growth by experienced teachers who understand the goals of the school
system and the standards that young people should meet.
The ultimate test occurs when a person leaves high school and moves
into a new role in life. Even here, efforts are made by the school to deter-
mine whether or not the schools have performed as well as they could
have. The testimony of employers, personal expression of satisfaction of
the individual post graduates, records from post-secondary schools, rec-
ords of contributions to the well-being of the community, and other sourc-
es of information are used to evaluate the real effects of the educational
program of the Chelmsford Public Schools.
124 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Enrollment
Enrollment figures found at the end of this report show an increase
of two hundred and forty-seven students. What this figure does not indi-
cate is that the increase took place primarily at the secondary level.
School Plant
The new high school when it opens in 1974 will allow the present Sen-
ior and Junior High Schools to house grades seven, eight and nine. The
McFarlin School will revert back to elementary grade use thus allowing
the elementary school gymnasiums and libraries to be used as originally
intended in addition to releasing classrooms in the larger elementary
schools for the kindergarten program. The master building plan which was
prepared in 1968 is now being updated in light of the latest projected
school enrollment figures. The 1972 school budget will include necessary
funds to operate an effective plant maintenance program. The key to de-
veloping an effective program is to schedule maintenance on a continuing
and regular basis so that crisis situations are eliminated or at least arise
infrequently. The old adage, "A stitch in time saves nine," applies at this
point. A program of maintenance is a measure of economy rather than a
source of questionable expense.
Personnel.
The personnel design for the Chelmsford Schools has attempted to
meet the curriculum needs of the system. Primary consideration has been
given to staffing classrooms. At the same time, it should be pointed out
that proper staffing also means providing the necessary "back-up" people
for the classroom teacher.
Seventy-six resignations occurred during the school year 1970-71, rep-
resenting 16 per cent based on the existing staff. This turnover figure is
considerably below those of the past few years.
During the school year covered by this report, 1430 applications, al-
most twice the number processed last year, were received in the Chelms-
ford School System.
In addition to the replacements for teachers who had resigned, 12 new
personnel were added to the staff.
In grateful recognition for long years of dedicated valuable service to
the youth and citizens of the town, citizens, School Committee and col-
leagues recognize the retirement of the following:
Herman F. Carrick
Rudolph T. Hansen
Wesley D. Harper
John F. Larkin
Mary B. Nebes
Jack Peake
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 125
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It was with deep sorrow that the community received the
news of Mr. Harry Gallagher's death on March 2, 1971. While
his career as business manager in Chelmsford was limited to
but three years, during that period of time he had established
himself as a true friend and a fine business manager.
A Look at the Future.
The Massachusetts Department of Education has just published ten
educational goals for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. These goals
will help to define performance objectives for learners, identify tasks to be
performed by local and state educational agencies in giving life to those
objectives, and help to determine means for evaluating learners' progress
toward the goals.
We believe that it is extremely important to reconsider the basic pur-
pose of schooling as we study these goals. The time that we are now living
in is one in which society has become relatively unfrozen and relationships
are changing. This necessitates that schools re-examine the ways they
organize and teach if they are to help each individual achieve acceptable
goals to meet his needs.
Finally, sincere thanks are once again extended to the town officials
and boards, to the school personnel, to the Parent-Teacher Associations, to
the Educational Advisory Committee, and to the citizens of Chelmsford for
their cooperation and assistance. Their support and confidence have been
both gratifying and appreciated.
BUDGET ANALYSIS
This year's proposed budget again reflects recent growth in school
population as well as improved teaching services. The impact of the re-
sultant current building program is reflected in the provision for an addi-
tional twelve teachers.
The School Committee shares the general concern over the fact that
adequate support of our public school system appears to involve the impo-
sition of an increasingly heavy burden on our local tax structure. This con-
cern has prompted us to attempt every possible economy, short of those
which might threaten to impair our present educational standards or fa-
cilities. We still consider it our duty, however, to work for the continued
maintenance and improvement of our standards.
A summary of income and expenditures of the Chelmsford Public
Schools for the year 1971 and the budget recommended for 1972 is con-
tained in the Finance Committee's Annual Report and Recommendations.
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NASHOBA VALLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEE ANNUAL REPORT
1971
Nashoba Valley Technical High School reached full enrollment of 507
in 1971, with our first class to graduate in June of 1972. Our educational
community includes 422 boys, 85 girls and 42 instructors. Enrollment fig-
ures, by town, as of October 1, are: Chelmsford — 208; Groton — 52; Lit-
tleton — 74; Westford — 165; tuition students — 8.
PROGRAMS
DAY SCHOOL OFFERINGS
Automotive
Machine
Metal Fabrication
Mill & House Carpentry
Electronics
Electrical
Graphic Arts
Commercial Art and Industrial Photography
Drafting
Community Service Aide
Distributive Education
*Data Processing and Business Machines
**Auto Body
**Plumbing & Heating
*In addition to the instructional uses of the new Data Processing and Bus-
iness Machine Course, the equipment is also used for remedial teaching
in academic subjects for our school and other schools in the district. A
School Administration and Municipal Government Administrative Pro-
gram is currently under study.
**These are new programs this year, housed in leased quarters on Power
Road in Westford about two miles from the school, in a new industrial
facility.
VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
The Vocational Assessment Program initiated last year was highly
successful in meeting the special needs of its enrollees. This year enroll-
ment has increased to 25 students, with 1 full-time instructor and 5 part-
time instructors from the regular day school staff. This program helps
emotionally, intellectually and/or physically handicapped students to learn
a vocation.
128 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
ATHLETICS
The District Committee and the school administration feel that, in ad-
dition to the normal benefits, a comprehensive athletic program is essen-
tial to the development of school spirit among students coming into a new
school from the four district school systems. Accordingly, we offer inter-
and intra-mural varsity and junior varsity participation in ice hockey, foot-
ball, basketball, baseball, fencing and track.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Student Council has established a Constitution, in cooperation
with the administration, to provide the student body with procedures by
which it may govern itself. One of the major council projects last year
was a Christmas party for under-privileged children from the Spanish-
American Center in Lowell.
GUIDANCE
Under the broad title of Guidance, we include personal career coun-
selling, co-operative education and job placement activities. This year, in
addition to regular counselling to the everyday needs of the students, we
have senior class students currently working and studying in a co-opera-
tive program between Nashoba Tech and local businesses. More than 50%
of the senior class are on this program. They work in industry on alternate
weeks earning while learning. Job placement requires establishing the
contact between students and employers so that all graduates of this
school have an opportunity to be employed in their chosen career.
SERVICES TO THE DISTRICT
One of the unique features of vocational education is the opportunity
for mutual benefit to school and towns, by using municipal projects as in-
structional activity. For example, the carpentry and electrical departments
have done remodelling and wiring for the school departments in Chelms-
ford, Littleton and Westford. Our commercial art department has designed
brochures, letterheads, report covers, etc. for the municipalities and the
graphic arts shop has undertaken numerous printing projects for the town,
such as report cards, various school and municipal forms, etc.
Nashoba Tech also serves the district by making its facilities available
to numerous civic organizations for meetings and programs.
EVENING SCHOOL
The Evening School Program currently provides trade extension, ap-
prentice training and novice level instruction in 21 courses to 512 adult
men and women from the district. Courses offered are:
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 129
*Trade Extension Courses *Trade Preparatory Courses
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Antique Restoration
Automotive Electronics
Carpentry Machine Shop
Electrical Code Small Engine Repair
Electricity Welding
Graphic Arts
Plumbing and Heating
Welding
*Apprentice Training Program Novice Courses
Offset Composition and Press Work Automotive — Men
Automotive — Women
Commercial Art
Floral Design
Photography
Physical Fitness — Men
Physical Fitness — Women
Woodworking
^Reimbursed Programs
MANPOWER DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ACT
The Manpower Development and Training Act provides 100% state
and federally reimbursed training to people between the ages of 16 and 50,
with 10 to 12 years education, unemployed, underemployed or unskilled
and preferably heads of families. This year we are starting with a 20 week
course in electrical appliance servicing and have an enrollment of 15 stu-
dents.
The district Senior Citizens enjoy a monthly luncheon prepared and
served by our cafeteria staff, at a minimal cost.
LONG-RANGE PLANNING
The school administration and the long-range planning subcommittee
are currently studying and developing a 5-year projection for vocational
education needs in the district.
The per pupil cost at Nashoba Tech has stabilized in 1971 at $2016.
This figure lies in the upper quarter when compared with other schools
like ours in the state. This per-pupil cost is the gross operating budget
cost, divided by the number of students in the school. Vocational educa-
tion, by its nature, is costlier than academic education, because of the
highly specialized equipment and materials which are required for instruc-
tion. In view of this expense, the state has, for many years, reimbursed the
communities and districts for vocational education at the rate of 50% of
the net operating cost of the school. This reimbursement is designed to
bring the cost of vocational education into line with the cost of academic
130 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
education. Additional reimbursements of 100% for transportation and 65%
for bond issue payments, plus other reimbursements, substantially reduce
the reported gross cost-per-pupil.
NASHOBA VALLEY TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEEMEN
Westford
Percy O. Daley, Jr. (Chairman)
Mrs. Avis Hooper
Groton
Jordan F. Waugh (Vice Chairman)
Albert D. Martin (Secretary)
Chelmsford
Stratos G. Dukakis
Eugene Keller
Thomas F. Markham, Jr.
Thomas A. St. Germain
Littleton
Harvey W. Atkins
Augustine L. Kish
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Robert E. Germann, Chief
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I herein respectfully submit, for your information and review, the An-
nual Report of the Police Department for the fiscal year 1971.
At the present time the department is made up of 39 permanent men.
Chief of Police
Robert E. Germann
Leslie H. Adams, Jr.
Armand J. Caron
Edgar L. Auger
Robert I. Auger
John J. Bell
Mark L. Burlamachi, Jr.
John P. Campbell
Frederick C. Dillon
Blair J. Finnegan
Raymond J. Francisco
Barnard L. George
James C. Greska
Captain
Richard F. Campbell
Sergeants
Walter E. Edwards, Jr.
Pennryn D. Fitts
Patrolmen
Charles H. Hadley
Charles D. Harvey
Edwin R. Hodgson
Robert C. Howe
James J. Kerrigan
Ronald A. Leach
Russell H. Linstad
Henry R. McEnany
Mario A. Merluzzi
James F. Midgley
Phillip N. Molleur
William F. McAllister
Raymond P. McKeon
John E. Redican, Jr.
Edward C. Rooney
Richard A. Simpson
John B. Sousa
Howard R. Ubele
Daniel J. Walsh
Eugene W. Walsh
John O. Walsh
William F. Walsh
Norman L. Wellington
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Patrick W. Daly
Michael Fitzgibbon
Intermittent Patrolmen
Charles R. Hillman, Jr. Thomas Ryan
Lewis T. Hunter Robert J. Trudel
Thomas P. Machado
Grace Auger
George W. Marinel
Intermittent Policewoman
Christina N. Park
Police Matrons
Mary Long Emily Peake
School Traffic Supervisors
Francis De Angelis John Reiss
Secretary
Louise A. Pigeon
Clerk
Nora F. Clifford
Custodian
Leroy Fielding
Auxiliary Police 1971
The Auxiliary Police were called upon on thirteen occasions during
1971. The total man hours added up to eight hundred fifty-one and a quar-
ter. During the summer months, a total of two hundred eighty man hours
were turned in checking the homes of the people that were on vacation.
This brings up a total of one thousand, one hundred thirty-one and a quar-
ter hours donated to the town by the men of this unit.
This unit meets on Monday evening of each week. Among the proj-
ects worked on during these meetings is a Civilian Defense rescue truck.
The men have secured a van body walk-in truck and are in the process of
remodeling and outfitting it. The number of hours spent at these meetings
comes to one thousand, nine hundred ninety-five. The grand total of hours
donated by these men is three thousand, one hundred twenty-six and a
quarter.
Director
Sgt. Walter E. Edwards, Jr.
Co-ordinator
Sgt. Basil Larkin (Retired)
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
135
Emile Aberizk
Robert Abreu
Lloyd Anstey
John Breen
Bradley Buck
George Brown
Roger Claremont
Robert Coates
William Colmer
John Daughraty
Leroy Fielding
Leo Flanagan
Roger Gregoire
Ralph Huslander, Jr.
ROSTER
Arthur Hansen
John Hartnet, Jr.
John Hibbard
Paul Hines
Robert Lloyd
Fredrick Mehan, Sr.
Manuel Mello
Charles Miller
Vernon Morris
Ben Moseley
Edward Norton
Andrew Peterson
George Peterson
Thomas Peterson
John Zaher, Jr.
Phillip Poehler
James Quinn
David Ramsay
John Reiss
George Roscoe
Louis Scharnberg
Herbert Schofield
Alexander Shover
James Smalley
Alphe Tremblay
Raymond Tremblay
Clifford Varnum
Richard Wholey
Ernest Woessner
MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS
Calls answered by cruisers
Summonses served
Licenses suspended
Accidents reported
Personal injuries claimed
Fatal accidents
Mileage of cruiser patrol
Special property checks
Station lockups
Citations issued
Parking violations
Doors and windows found open
1970
1971
8,770
9,084
999
1,066
168
148
930
835
543
449
5
4
419,687
353,985
2,554
2,809
553
745
1,074
1,134
598
640
387
189
RECEIPTS TURNED OVER TO THE TOWN
1970
Photocopying machine
Firearm permits
Bicycle registrations
Firearm identification cards
Court fines
Photographs
Total
$1,443.00
692.00
50.25
434.00
2,715.30
192.00
1971
$1,849.00
677.00
67.75
394.00
2,468.05
297.00
$5,526.55 $5,752.80
Training and education are still foremost within the department. At
this time we have men attending Northern Essex, Northeastern and Mid-
dlesex Community College.
136 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Other training courses which our personnel have attended within 1971
are as follows:
Northeast Chapter Mass. Heart Assoc. —
Multi Media First Aid 2 Men
State Police Training School —
Advanced Fingerprinting, Boston, Mass. 1 Man
Northern Middlesex Police Academy, Lowell, Mass. 4 Men
Northeast Chapter Mass. Heart Assoc, Andover, Mass. 15 Men
State Police Training School —
Breathalyzer, Lowell, Mass. 14 Men
District Attorney Middlesex County —
Project Prep Narcotic Enforcement 3 Men
Department of Attorney General —
Advanced Narcotic & Drug Law Enforcement 2 Men
State Police Training School —
Basic Narcotic & Drug Law Enforcement 2 Men
Babson College — Police Management Institute 1 Man
U. S. Treasury Dept. — Alcohol, Firearm, Tobacco Div.
Crime & Gun Control — Northeastern Suburban Campus 2 Men
State Police Training School — Basic Teleprocessing 12 Men
State Police Training School —
Firearm, Securities, Article Phase of Teleprocessing 2 Men
Treck Photographic Inc. 1 Man
An intricate part of the department is the Criminal Bureau. It is their
task to investigate all major crimes within our jurisdiction. They are also
responsible for most of the investigations involving juveniles. Within the
past few years we have had an increasing and tremendous growth in drug
abuse. We have now established within the Criminal Bureau, a Drug Bu-
reau consisting of two inspectors who are assigned to full time drug inves-
tigations.
We also at this time would like to bring to the attention of the towns-
people a new drug education program being started in the Chelmsford
school system. This program is put on with the co-operation of the Chelms-
ford school department. Two inspectors from the Criminal Bureau Drug
Division are travelling to the elementary schools in the different sections
of our town. This program consists of a display of drugs and implements
and a lecture-question-answer program.
Our safety program has had another very successful year. Safety pro-
grams are continuing to be set up in the elementary schools, thus acquaint-
ing the children with the hazards of every day safety.
Within the past year we have had three men transfer from our depart-
ment to other areas. Donald J. Butler, who has been with us for 13 years,
has now transferred to the Chelmsford school department as School At-
tendance Counsellor. Ronald Wikander has left us and transferred to the
1970
1971
18
39
37
11
1,433
1,574
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 137
Chelmsford Fire Department, and Ronald Pick has left us for private busi-
ness.
This year while patroling the more than 260 miles of roads in our town
the mobile units have covered 353,985 miles. We would like to extend our
sincere thanks to the Bournival-Chrysler Plymouth Inc. of Lowell, Massa-
chusetts for donating our safety car. We would also like to express our
thanks to Manzi Dodge Inc. of Lowell, Massachusetts for another car they
donated to be used for safety and education. We also have seven mobile
units; five, of which are marked, two of which are unmarked and used by
the Criminal Bureau.
ARRESTS
Crimes against persons
Crimes against property
Crimes against public order
Total 1,488 1,624
DISPOSITION OF CASES 1971
Released 150
Fined 1,005
Placed on probation 33
Suspended sentences 10
Filed 71
Not guilty 27
Dismissed 18
Sentenced to House of Correction 6
Committed to Youth Service Board 6
Returned or committed to Middlesex County Training School 15
Committed to Lowell Mental Health 1
Ordered to pay 19
Turned over to out of town police departments, State Police and Courts 66
Turned over to Armed Forces Police 2
Cases pending and continued in court 195
In conclusion, I offer my thanks and appreciation to the various offi-
cials and department heads, the captain, sergeants, patrolmen and the citi-
zens of the town, for their continued help and cooperation. Because of
their combined efforts I am sure Chelmsford is a better and safer place in
which to work and live.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert E. Germann
Chief of Police
138 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Frederick H. Reid, Chief
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I hereby submit my report of the Fire Department for the year ending
December 31, 1971.
In 1971 the Fire Department inspected one hundred and eighty-six
mercantile and commercial establishments for the purpose of making rec-
ommendations for fire safety and prevention. One hundred and thirty-two
re-inspections were made to protect the safety of the general public and
assure compliance with state statutes.
The cooperation of our local business community has been outstanding
and the department is appreciative of their help and understanding.
In addition, every three months the department has inspected all
schools, theaters and nursing homes.
During the summer fire safety programs were held for the staffs of all
four nursing homes in the town.
During fire prevention week the department conducted an all day fire
safety program for several hundred boy scouts and their parents. The use
of the building and grounds of the South Chelmsford Rod and Gun Club
were made available for this program, through the courtesy of the mem-
bers of that organization.
In the morning, classes were held inside for groups of scouts. Subjects
discussed were: the various types of fire extinguishers and their proper
use, danger of false fire alarms and how to develop an emergency evacua-
tion plan for the home. Two timely fire prevention films were also shown
during the morning program. The aid and cooperation of the scouts was
sought in the fire department's continuous campaign to prevent fires.
The afternoon program included an outside demonstration of the fire
extinguishers on test fires. The boys were given an opportunity to use the
various types of extinguishers on a real fire. A team of fire fighters dem-
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 139
onstrated rescue techniques by using the aerial ladder and strokes stretch-
er to remove a simulated victim from the roof of a building. As a finale to
the day's program, a small building was set on fire. On signal, the fire com-
panies responded and extinguished the fire as they would at an actual fire.
This day long program was well received and was given extensive cover-
age by the local newspaper and a Boston television station.
During the year several hundred youngsters have been given conduct-
ed tours of the various fire stations and have been supplied with fire pre-
vention literature.
Your fire department in cooperation with the fire department of Bil-
lerica and Dracut has established a library of fire safety films. These films
are available to any group or organization and a program may be arranged
by calling or writing the fire prevention bureau.
As a result of a complete ban on outside burning, the number of brush
fires have been reduced from 257 calls in 1969 to 95 calls in 1971; although
we did respond to several dump fires totaling several hundred man-hours
and millions of gallons of water prior to the use of the Lowell incinerator.
In February we opened the new West Chelmsford Fire Station. This
now gives us four permanently manned stations which enable us to provide
better fire protection throughout the town.
A new 1000 G.P.M. pumper will be delivered in the spring as part of
our continuing rotation plan whereby we purchase a new pumper every
five years.
For 1972, the department recommends that we replace a 1964 pick-up
truck now in use at the Center Fire Station with a new % ton pick-up
This vehicle is used for transporting equipment to the various stations,
picking up hose after fires and plowing all fire stations.
I would again like to congratulate and thank the men of the depart-
ment for continuing to maintain the high standard of courage and ability
that has always been shown in the past.
I wish to express my thanks to all town officials and employees for
the excellent cooperation given to the Fire Department during the past
year.
Respectfully submitted,
FREDERICK H. REID
Fire Chief
FIRE CHIEF
Frederick H. Reid
DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
Edward G. Quinn
140
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Robert C. Spaulding
William H. Thayer
CAPTAINS
Charles S. Galloway, Jr.
Allen C. Mello
Thomas P. Miskell
Arthur G. Anderson
Bertrand E. Dixon, Jr.
Charles Ferreira
Edward J. McGovern
Robert K. Adams
Alvin F. Wetmore
Jack D. Hadley
Harvey M. Miller
Robert A. Bennett
Robert A. Gagnon
Harold J. Pierce, Jr.
Donald A. Weber
Paul D. Henderson
PRIVATES
Peter T. Wetherbee
Francis J. Conlin
Donald A. Drew
James T. Cutter
Gerald D. Tonks
Richard P. O'Neil
Robert L. Hughes
Thomas J. Curran
James H. Spinney
James P. Flaherty
Joseph F. Lynch
Paul D. Hayes
Terrence A. Goode
William H. Hadley
Leo A. Martin
Emil R. Magiera
Philip Dube
Ronald J. Sawicki
Joseph E. Staveley
John P. DePalma
Walter F. Adley, Jr.
Dennis Vargeletis
Michael A. Blazonis
Richard L. Grenon
Ronald L. Johnson
Wallace V. Maybury, Jr.
William V. Cady, Jr.
Ronald O. Wikander
(Rrov.)
CALLS FOR ASSISTANCE IN 1971
Jan Feb Mar Apr May June Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Total
Accidents
2
1
1
3
2
2
4
1
1
2
3
22
Brush
1
13
28
22
11
5
2
11
2
95
Building
7
7
11
11
2
12
5
11
8
5
11
11
101
Dump
6
12
12
1
31
False Alarm -
Malicious
5
1
3
4
4
3
12
5
6
7
2
52
False Alarm -
Accidental
2
2
4
2
1
4
15
Miscellaneous
25
10
11
40
35
25
23
21
12
19
16
18
255
Lock Outs
1
1
1
1
1
2
5
1
6
19
First Aid
3
1
2
2
4
1
1
2
1
17
Mutual Aid
1
2
2
1
1
7
Resuscitator
5
9
12
8
5
9
7
10
5
9
8
9
96
Vehicle
6
8
8
6
4
9
11
6
6
13
6
5
88
Drowning
1
1
TOTALS
56
40
65
117
89
84
61
66
39
72
55
55
799
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 141
REPORT OF THE FIRE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE
Eugene Silet, Chairman
Edward Hoyt, Secretary Frederick H. Reid, Fire Chief
Peter Vennard Ralph House
At the Annual Town Meeting of March 1970, it was voted and money-
appropriated to construct a fire station to be located in West Chelmsford.
A committee consisting of Eugene Gilet, Ralph House, Peter Vennard,
Frederick Reid and Edward Hoyt was appointed. Contracts were awarded,
construction started and the building was occupied in February of 1971.
There remain one or two minor items of equipment to be paid for fol-
lowing which the committees' work will be concluded with a balance from
the original appropriation to be returned to the town We considered it an
honor and a privilege to be of service to the Town of Chelmsford and our
thanks are extended to any and all who assisted us in the completion of
this station.
Respectfully submitted,
EDWARD HOYT
Secretary
THE EAST CHELMSFORD FIRE STATION SITE COMMITTEE
In April of 1971 a committee was appointed by the Selectmen to select
a site for a fire station in East Chelmsford to provide that section of town
with equal fire protection with other parts of town.
The members of the committee are:
Timothy F. O'Connor, Chairman
Myles I. Beers, Clerk
Thomas E. Firth, Jr.
John E. Hibbard
Edward G. Quinn, Deputy Fire Chief
Frederick H. Reid, Fire Chief
William E. Spence
Francis J. Bindas
The committee began holding- meetings early in May and continued
through October with the final selection of a site on Carlisle Road in East
Chelmsford.
Respectfully submitted,
MYLES BEERS
Clerk
142
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
LOUIS R. RONDEAU
Acting Superintendent of Streets
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
Town of Chelmsford, Mass.
The following is a report of the Highway Department for the year
1971:
Year
1945
1955
1965
1971
No. of Reg. Highway Employees
10
21
27
34
The above figures do not include waste collection employees. The fol-
lowing is a breakdown for waste collections:
No. of Regular Waste
Year
Collection Employees
Labor Expended
1954
3
$8,104.30
1960
10
32,556.77
1971
13
105,258.54
Due to the ban on burning at the town dump, the Town of Chelmsford
was forced to use another location for disposing of its rubbish. The Board
of Selectmen met with the City of Lowell officials and permission was
granted to the Town of Chelmsford to use the Lowell Incinerator at a cost
of $6.00 per ton. The use of the Lowell Incinerator was started on May
26th and is to be used until the spring of 1972 at which time the town will
utilize its own town dump and start sanitary landfill operations.
Eighteen new streets, or 3.44 miles of road were accepted in 1971.
Drainage and construction projects included the following:
Arbutus Avenue — 55 feet 12" R. C. pipe.
Mill Road — 150 feet 12 " R. C. pipe, one catch basin in-
stalled.
Davis Rd. and — 400 feet 12" R. C. pipe, 4 catch basins and
Orchard Lane two manholes installed. 40 feet 12" asphalt
corrugated pipe. Stone header built.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
143
Graniteville Road
Old Westford Road
Hornbeam Hill Road
Bishop Street
Noble Drive
Swain Road and
Dunstable Road
Sonora Drive
Belmont Drive
Westland Avenue
Pineneedle Street
Miner Avenue
Pilgrim Road
Plymouth and Wesley-
Street
Danforth Lane
Chelmsford Farms
No. 1
280 feet 6" asphalt corrugated pipe. One
catch basin installed.
20 feet 13" x 22" pipe arch installed. Stone
header built.
35 feet 12" R. C. pipe installed. One clean-
out basin built.
350 feet 6" perforated pipe. Two catch ba-
sins installed.
140 feet 6" corrugated perforated pipe. One
catch basin installed.
150 feet 12" R. C. pipe, one catch basin in-
stalled, stone header built.
150 feet 6" corrugated perforated pipe.
Leaching field built.
400 feet 6" corrugated perforated pipe.
Leaching field built.
28 feet asphalt coated pipe, one catch basin
installed.
One catch basin installed. Leaching bed in-
stalled.
One catch basin installed. Leaching bed
built.
340 feet 18" aluminum pipe, two manholes
installed. The brook at this location, approx.
1615 feet was cleaned out. (Easement given
by property owner)
200 feet scarified, re-shaped, re-gravelled
and treated with asphalt.
100 feet scarified, re-shaped, gravelled and
oiled.
The brook running through this development
was cleaned by hand alleviating a drainage
condition that existed in that area. (Work
done in drainage easement.)
Bituminous concrete Type 1-1 top course was laid on portions of the
following streets: Graniteville Road (at Richardson Road), Westford Street
and the intersection of Boston Road and Warren Avenue.
The Chapter 90 maintenance project consisted of re-surfacing approx-
imately 2000 feet of North Road with bituminous concrete.
The Chapter 90 construction project consisted of starting the rebuild-
ing of Acton Road, from the Westford Town Line towards Chelmsford Cen-
ter. An area 700 feet easterly of the Westford line was completely exca-
vated of unstable material an average depth of 10 feet. Gravel borrow was
placed in this excavated area. This section of roadway will be allowed to
144 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
settle until spring when construction will continue. Also, a new culvert
was installed to replace the existing one.
A bituminous concrete sidewalk, a distance of 1120 feet, was installed
on Summer Street. Two hundred thirty feet of sidewalk on Church Street
was excavated and re-surfaced with bituminous concrete.
Clean-up days were conducted during the week of April 26 through
April 30th.
Two additional two-way radios were installed on two pieces of High-
way Department equipment.
New equipment purchased for the Highway Department in 1971 in-
clude the following: One pick-up truck; two waste collection trucks; one
sweeper broom; one truck chassis (to mount sander); three sand and salt
spreaders and two snow plows.
Construction of an addition to the highway garage on Richardson Road
was erected consisting of a building 50' x 60' x 12' 6" high of aluminum
roofing and rigid rib galvanized steel siding.
The usual oiling of streets, including mix-in-places, brush cutting, re-
placing, installing and making street signs, painting of traffic lines, clean-
ing catch basins and repairing sunken catch basins, sanding, snow plowing
and snow removal, drainage and general maintenance was performed
throughout the year.
After isy 2 years of dedicated service to the town as Superintendent
of Streets, Mr. Frederick R. Greenwood retired on September 8, 1971. Mr.
Greenwood left an enviable record of achievement running the department
with efficiency and as economically as possible. He had the utmost respect
of his personnel and we wish him many years of enjoyment in his retire-
ment.
Also, another dedicated employee, Mr. James F. Dunigan, Foreman of
the Highway Department retired on April 30, 1971. We also wish him
many happy years of retirement.
I wish to thank the townspeople for their kind consideration and co-
operation and the Police Department for notifying the department of dan-
gerous conditions on the roads during the winter months.
Respectfully submitted,
LOUIS R. RONDEAU
Acting Superintendent of Streets
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 145
BOARD OF HEALTH
Edward L. Tyler, Jr., Chairman
Byron D. Roseman, M.D. Robert A. Finnic, Jr., Clerk
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
Director of Public Health
Thomas W. Morris, R. S.
Senior Clerk
Alice E. Wheeler
Public Health Nurse
Louise S. Muir
Lowell Visiting Nurse Association
Board of Health Physician
Benjamin Blechman, M.D.
Plumbing Inspector, Civil Service
William H. Shedd
Permanent Intermittent Plumbing Inspector, Civil Service
Richard M. Kelly
In February 1971 the Board of Health appointed a new Director of Pub-
lic Health, Mr. Thomas W. Morris to replace the retired Mr. Peter J. Saulis.
State and local codes regarding existing water pollution and sewage
disposal requirements were enforced. Systematic surveys are continuing
to identify and eliminate the sources of pollution.
146 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
With the closing of the town dump, forced by the State Department of
Public Health, the people of Chelmsford appropriated funds for a Sanitary
Landfill at the existing dump site. In September preliminary plans for the
landfill construction were received from Camp, Dresser and McKee, con-
sulting engineers. At November town meeting two parcels of land were
rezoned for a waste disposal facility and approval was given to take the
required extra land by eminent domain. The actual land taking proceed-
ings occurred in December.
During 1971, the Board of Health nurse has been involved in follow-up
of persons having tuberculosis and other communicable diseases, and in
planning and directing the school immunization clinics.
With the assistance and cooperation of the school nurses, three series
of pre-school clinics were held in the spring. A total of three hundred
fifty-three children were seen at the clinics and were given a total of four
hundred thirty-two immunizations. Three hundred sixty diphtheria-teta-
nus boosters were given to first and twelfth graders. A total of one thou-
sand twenty-two students received tine tests. In addition school personnel
were also tested.
During the year a total of one hundred sixty-one plumbing permits
were issued including seven plumbing repairs. Thirty-nine were issued for
hot water heaters installation. One hundred nineteen were issued for new
sewage disposal system construction. Ninety-eight permits were issued
sewage disposal systems repairs.
A total of two hundred ninety-seven animals were inoculated during
the annual Anti-Rabies Clinic under the direction of Martin A. Gru-
ber, V.D.M.
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150 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' SERVICES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
During the fiscal year ending December 31, 1971, monetary and medi-
cal assistance was provided to 78 cases representing 284 persons.
The case load has continued its upward trend. Service work for vet-
erans and their dependents continues to increase each year.
During 1971 this department assisted scores of veterans and their de-
pendents in filing for Veterans Administration and State benefits.
Cash and Material Grants Account
Year Expended
1970 $51,058.00
1971 66,374.00
Respectfully submitted,
TERRENCE E. O'ROURKE
Veterans' Agent
BOARD OF APPEALS
Charles J. Higgins, Chairman
John B. Hickey Mrs. Carol J. diCiero
Mrs. Velma Munroe Mrs. Elizabeth Teeven
Alternates
Robert L. Kydd S. Robert Monaco
During the past year the Board of Appeals conducted public hearings
on petitions for 48 variances and/or special permits.
Disposition of the 48 petitions was as follows:
Variances and special permit»-granted 26
Variances and special permits denied 14
Petitions withdrawn 6
Pending 2
The board takes this opportunity to thank all town officials and towns-
people F or their cooperation during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES J. HIGGINS
Chairman
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PUBLIC LIBRARIES
Adams Library, Boston Road, Chelmsford Center
Anna C. MacKay Memorial Library
Newfield St., North Chelmsford
Library Trustees
Roger P. Welch, Chairman
Paul F. Jahn Jean R. Mansfield
Elizabeth A. McCarthy Robert A. Noy
Thomas C. Thorstensen
The following is the report of the Library Department for 1971.
Combined circulation 234,705
Books purchased 3,200
Recordings purchased 864
8 mm films purchased 90
Fine monies deposited with Town Treasurer $5,760.05
State grant deposited with Town Treasurer 3,782.50
Several gifts of books, paper backs, recordings and films have been
received from interested citizens. Special mention is due The Friends of
the Library, the local papers and Chelmsford Garden Club for cooperation
and special services to the libraries. A very special "thank you" is due Mrs.
Douglas Bragdon. She has given freely of her time and talent conducting
book reviews.
The requests for such special services as interlibrary book and film
loans have increased considerably. A new service has been initiated at the
main library. We have on loan Talking Books for the blind or near blind.
The annual state grant should be considerably more in 1972. This
grant is given to libraries that meet certain minimum state standards. In
the past it has been figured on the 1960 census. In 1972 the 1970 census
will be used at 36^ per capita.
Respectfully submitted,
EDITH M. PICKLES,
Librarian
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TRUST FUNDS OF THE CHELMSFORD LIBRARIES
Year Ending December 31, 1971
Fund
12/31/70
Interest New
Withdrawal
12/31/71
Joseph Warren
$ 871.21
$ 45.89 $
$
$ 917.10
Adams Emerson
110.00
5.79
115.79
Serlina G. Richardson
293.70
15.45
309.15
George Fund
3,303.73
174.07
3,477.80
Aaron George
Cemetery Fund
1,587.75
74.96
310.00
1,352.71
Amos F. Adams
15,352.03
755.49
281.87
15,825.65
Albert H. Davis
528.95
28.09
557.04
Thomas P. Proctor
5,851.31
260.92
6,112.23
Nathan B. Edwards
1,412.77
74.41
1,487.18
Victor E. Edwards
1,600.21
85.10
1,685.31
Frederick B. Edwards
9,119.83
480.57
9,600.40
Flint Fund
2,606.98
137.35
2,744.33
Clement Fund
11,788.79
611.45
593.15
11,807.09
Frances Clark
811.22
42.39
27.75
825.86
Gertrude Wright
1,316.03
59.87
1,375.90
George W. Barris
580.26
28.48 250.00
858.74
$57,134.77 $ 2,880.28 $250.00 $ 1,212.77 $59,052.28
Respectfully submitted,
ELIZABETH A. MCCARTHY
Treasurer Library Trustee Funds
REPORT OF THE LIBRARY NEEDS COMMITTEE
Thomas C. Thorstensen, Chairman
Dr. Howard K. Moore Grace W. Pettee
Elizabeth A. McCarthy Thomas A. St. Germain
The Library Needs Committee has met regularly during the year in
order to determine if a suitable site can be found for a new library. This
site, in the opinion of the committee, should be in an easily accessible lo-
cation and should meet the aesthetic and technical requirements of a ma-
jor public library.
The committee has not yet reached an agreement on a proposed site
which it feels would be acceptable to the Town.
The committee is continuing in their efforts.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS C. THORSTENSEN,
Chairman
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CEMETERY COMMISSION
Arthur J. Colmer, Chairman
Frank H. Hardy Arne R. Olsen
George E. Baxendale, Superintendent
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The past year has been one of great accomplishment, due to the num-
ber of projects undertaken. The following activities report is submitted by
the Cemetery Commissioners for the year 1971.
Pine Ridge Cemetery has had two additional roads hot topped, making
a new exit for funerals onto Forest Street. A chain link gate has been in-
stalled at the Forest Street exit to prevent unnecessary traffic when fun-
erals are not in procession.
Several trees have been removed from the side and rear of the ceme-
tery garage. Much effort has been extended for beautification: land has
been loamed and seeded, a circular garden has been made in front of the
cemetery garage on Billerica Road and, in addition, the garage has been
freshly painted.
Two hundred feet of chain link fence has been installed along one side
of the Fairview Cemetery. Also cement foundations have been installed
under the wooden gates to prevent the gates from sagging. Overgrown
shrubs have been removed from the center of the cemetery to add to Fair-
view's appearance.
At the Forefathers Cemetery tomb doors have been sealed with ce-
ment to prevent vandals from breaking door locks and entering the tombs.
Old lots have been graded and seeded. Repair work is sorely needed on
historical monuments. This is to be accomplished during the coming year.
Extensive regrading and seeding have been done at Hart Pond Ceme-
tery this year.
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During the year we have had a total of 85 funerals, listed as follows:
Pine Ridge 52
Forefathers 2
West Chelmsford 6
Riverside 4
Fairview 18
Hart Pond 3
During the year we have sold 45 additional lots.
Our income for 1971 is: $16,214.14.
Net income from operations: $11,972.96.
The Cemetery Department wishes to thank the highway, water, police,
and fire departments for their cooperation in the past year. All have help-
ed in the maintenance of Chelmsford's cemetery grounds.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR J. COLMER,
Chairman
PARK COMMISSIONERS
Arthur L. Bennett, Chairman
Ralph E. House David P. Ramsay
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Park Commissioners David P. Ramsay and Ralph E. House elected Ar-
thur L. Bennett chairman of the commission for the forthcoming year.
Donald P. Gray was re-appointed superintendent. Plans were reviewed un-
der the terms of the approved budget.
A new tractor was purchased, flag poles were painted, shrubs planted
and lawn seed, loam and fertilizer spread. The "old schoolhouse" was again
a satisfactory place to store supplies and equipment.
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Flags in the Center and North Chelmsford were maintained daily by
the Fire and Police Departments. The flag at the intersection of North
Road and Worthen Street was cared for by Captain William H. Thayer and
the flag at Winship Park in West Chelmsford by Verne E. Woodward.
The newly organized VFW joined the American Legion Posts in con-
ducting memorial services on Memorial Day at the Center Common. For
many years the Legion Posts have alternated in being the host for these
traditional services.
In 1971, the Park Commissioners agreed to, and published rules gov-
erning the use of Chelmsford Parks.
The Park Commissioners thank the Fire, Police and Highway Depart-
ments, and the many garden clubs for their co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
ARTHUR L. BENNETT,
Chairman
RECREATION COMMISSION
William A. Dempster, Jr., Chairman
Paul W. Murphy Donald J. Cleary
Harry J. Ayotte Ralph B. Nolet, Jr.
Haworth C. Neild James F. Gannon
Edward J. Quinn, Director
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen:
The Recreation Commission during 1971 offered a considerable variety
of programs for both boys and girls. We were again able to keep pace with
the growing demand for both active and passive recreation and we enjoyed
success in providing a few new programs.
Youth baseball, basketball, hockey, skating, football grew at a remaik-
able rate and placed a strain on the available facilities within the com-
munity. We were successful in accommodating all who desired to partici-
pate. Additional facilities will, however, be needed in the immediate
future.
Two new youth baseball fields were completed with the cooperation
of the sewer commission on property in North Chelmsford for use by the
younger groups. Both fields were used extensively. The U. S. Department
of Agriculture is currently working on a detailed program for developing
the Robert's property as a community recreation area. When the plans are
completed in the spring of 1972 they will be presented to the board and the
town for approval and hopefully action in developing the area.
In the area of new programs, a community chess tournament was
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sponsored jointly with the Chelmsford Chess Club. The Jaycees assisted in
a family kite flying day during the spring and we provided bus transporta-
tion for the senior citizens for a day of Christmas shopping. With the as-
sistance of the Groton Hills Ski area we presented a ski clinic and school
and a minimum cost ski program at Groton Hills for residents who desired
to participate.
Several important changes were instituted in our summer program.
Additional specialized instruction was offered as we continue to phase out
the old baby-sitting service of the past.
Pop Warner football was given a boost in Chelmsford and will be com-
pletely operational in the fall of 1972. This program will accommodate an-
other large group in active recreation.
We are again grateful for assistance from all town boards and com-
munity volunteers. This effort will insure continued growth.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM A. DEMPSTER, JR.
Chairman
BUILDING INSPECTOR
^^^^^ PETER J. McHUGH, JR.
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of the Building Inspection Department for
the year 1971:
There were 380 permits issued.
The types of permits issued are listed below:
No. of Estimated
Permits Type Issued Value
107 Dwellings valued at $2,119,000.00
46 Permits to remodel valued at 144,574.00
128 Additions valued at 395,575.00
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7 Storage garages valued at
16 Signs valued at
51 Pools valued at
1 Bank valued at
1 Tourist home valued at
1 Garage valued at
2 Industrial garages valued at
9 Utility sheds valued at
1 Office Building valued at
1 Demolition
2 Sidings valued at
2 Stores valued at
1 Restaurant valued at
1 Repair barn valued at
1 Roof fabricating valued at
1 Trucking terminal valued at
i Commercial roof valued at
380 Permits with estimated value of
193,800.00
7,655.00
168,375.00
150,000.00
48,000.00
2,000.00
77,000.00
1,999.00
50,000.00
3,600.00
100,000.00
75,000.00
2,500.00
800.00
30,000.00
6,000.00
$3,575,878.00
Number of zoning violations inspected 34
Number of business establishments inspected 28
Amount received by the town for Building Permits $5,677.00
Amount of salary appropriation 2,000.00
Amount of Fees paid to Inspector for Inspections 2,872.00
Amount disbursed from office expense 211.78
Respectfully submitted,
PETER J: McHUGH, JR.
Building Inspector
WIRING INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of the Wiring Inspectors' Department for the
year 1971:
There were 479 applications for inspection issued.
The different types of inspections made are as follows:
Commercial, Industrial 112
New homes, or old homes rewired 368
Service changes, dryers, fire calls, additions, etc. 319
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Total 799
Total fees collected by the town $3,443.00
Total salary to Wiring Inspector $3,196.00
Respectfully submitted,
HAROLD M. TUCKE, JR.
Wiring Inspector
INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is the Animal Inspector's report for the year 1971.
Number of dog bites 86
Number of cattle 271
Number of horses 96
Number of goats 11
Number of sheep 35
Number of swine 475
Number of cases of tuberculosis
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN A. GRUBER, D.V.M.
REPORT OF THE DOG OFFICER
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is a report of my services as Dog Officer for the year
1971:
Stray dogs sold to individuals 32
Stray dogs sold to medical schools 55
Stray dogs disposed of 88
Total stray dogs picked up 175
Dogs picked up and returned to owners 94
Complaints investigated 658
Miscellaneous calls 2,399
Dead animals picked up 322
Miles traveled 13,271
Respectfully submitted,
FRANK WOJTAS
Dog Officer
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COMMITTEE TO STUDY THE PRESENT DOG LEASH LAW
William L. Ary, Chairman
Frank J. Wojtas Beatrice E. Beaubien
Joseph R. Burns
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town Hall
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Dog Leash Law Study Committee has reviewed available data
pertaining to dog population, reported dog bites, number of complaints and
number of strays picked up and have found no significant differences in
these statistics before and after enactment of the present leash law.
The committee requested citizen assistance through the local news-
papers, and one paper presented, at some length, information concerning
facts and figures of the overall dog situation and suggested that interest-
ed persons contact the committee chairman.
In response to these requests, the committee members received a total
of four (4) written communications.
From the information the committee has, we conclude that the pres-
ent leash law is ineffective; however, due to the lack of interest by the
general public, we are unable to make any recommendation that will be
both suitable and economically feasible for the town.
Respectfully submitted,
WILLIAM L. ARY
Chairman
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Edmund Polubinski, Chairman
Mrs. Kathleen L. Ehlers, Secretary
John J. Balco Mrs. Florence H. Gullion
Mrs. Esther F. Blechman Robert E. Howe
Franklin J. Campbell
At the special town meeting held in December, the townspeople by an
almost unanimous vote authorized the Board of Selectmen to take by emi-
nent domain a most attractive parcel of land off Mill Road. One of the
most encouraging sidelights in land taking was the way the residents of all
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ages worked together to make this possible. Not a trace of a generation
gap could be found.
The firm of Lawrence W. Zuelke, landscape architects, resource ana-
lysts and environmental education consultants, was retained in the plan-
ning of the Crooked Spring Brook Reservation.
It was with deep regret that we accepted the resignation of Mrs. Mar-
garet E. Mills during this past year. Through her untiring efforts much was
accomplished. We shall miss her. Our sincere appreciation is extended to
her for the many years of dedicated and faithful service rendered to the
Town of Chelmsford.
Regular meetings were held monthly with numerous special sessions
called due to the many items of urgent business on hand. Members attend-
ed regional, county and state conferences, returning with a wealth of in-
formation that we have implemented in carrying out the work of the com-
mission.
Under the leadership and guidance of Mrs. Kathleen L. Ehlers and Mrs.
Esther F. Blechman, a thousand Frazier Fir transplants were distributed to
the first grade students of the Chelmsford School System to be planted at
a site of their choice.
Appreciation and thanks is extended to the town officials, girl and boy
scouts, garden clubs, and many other interested citizens who have so gen-
erously given of their time and talent in helping to develop the land acquir-
ed for conservation.
Respectfu'ly submitted,
EDMUND POLUBINSKI
Chairman
COUNCIL ON AGING
Mary K. McAuliffe, Chairman
Lillian E. Gould William H. Clarke
Otis W. Gould George Marchand, Jr.
Louise Bishop Mary V. Gagnon
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
On behalf of the Chelmsford Council on Aging, I wish to report the ac-
tivities of our senior citizens for 1971.
Monday: Rug braiding, arts and crafts. This is held at the Unitarian
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Church.
Tuesday: Elks hall as a drop-in-center. Luncheon and activities.
Wednesday: Nashoba Tech. Luncheon on a monthly basis.
North School: Business meeting on a monthly basis.
The senior citizens have volunteered 10,000 hours of their time during
1971. This included making mittens and hats for Chelmsford Headstart
youngsters, Tewksbury hospital and Bedford VA Hospital, etc.
Membership in the senior citizens club is now approximately 250.
The Council on Aging meets the third Tuesday of the month in the
Elks hall at 10:00 a.m. All meetings are open to the public.
Respectfully submitted,
MARY K. McAULIFFE
Chairman
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Margaret E. Mills, Chairman
(Resigned July I, 1971 )
John C. Alden Robert E. Picken
William H. Drury Eliot W. Remick
Vincent J. R. Kehoe Robert C. Spaulding
George A. Parkhurst, Chairman
(Appointed July 19, 1971 )
Under the authority of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachu-
setts, the Historical Commission has continued to conduct research on
places and buildings of possible historical significance in Chelmsford. This
work finds practical application when new highways are laid out, or other
radical changes are made to the terrain; that might obliterate historical
artifacts that could be examined or preserved if their presence had been
previously noted and recorded.
The commission would greatly appreciate the loan of any photographs
or documents relating to buildings that are no longer in existence so that
they could be copied and preserved for future reference.
The commission was instrumental in the appointment of a Chelmsford
Bicentennial Revolutionary War Celebration Committee to work with simi-
lar committees in the surrounding towns and the state. Margaret E. Mills
was appointed to represent the Historical Commission on this committee
and, following her resignation, George A. Parkhurst was named to succeed
her.
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In July Margaret E. Mills, who had been an active member of the com-
mission since its inception in 1966, found it necessary to submit her resig-
nation. George A. Parkhurst was appointed to fill the vacancy and was
elected chairman.
Members of the Historical Commission are very much concerned about
the safety of town and historical records now housed in wooden frame
structures and in inadequate fire and heat resistant files and vaults. The
commission feels that, when the present Adams Library building becomes
available for other town use, serious consideration should be given to using
this fire resistant building for archives of town records of historical value.
Respectfully submitted,
GEORGE A. PARKHURST
Chairman
HOME RULE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following is the Annual Report of the Home Rule Advisory Com-
mittee. The membership this year was as follows:
Timothy F. O'Connor Chairman (Resigned 10-12-71)
John J. Griffin Vice Chairman
S. Robert Monaco Treasurer
Michael J. Devine Researcher
Irene Callahan Recording Secretary
The committee held several monthly meetings discussing and acting
on many legislative bills which affected our town.
Letters were sent to our State Senator and Representative in regard
to pending bills. They replied and met with us at our meetings to explain
the bills more fully. Other officials attended our meetings and gave freely
of their knowledge regarding current problems facing our community.
Monthly reports were given to our Selectmen for their recommendations.
During 1970 the Selectmen requested the help of the Home Rule Com-
mittee to obtain signatures for the Charter Commission drive. Many or-
ganizations were contacted, and over 1200 signatures were obtained. Later
in 1971 the work continued under the sponsorship of the newly-formed
Charter Petition Committee and more than the required number of signa-
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tures was obtained. During the latter half of the year the committee was
less active.
Much work needs to be done to revitalize this committee so that it
can be of greater service to the town. Many bills are currently in the legis-
lature which need the scrutiny of a strong Home Rule Committee.
Respectfully submitted,
TIMOTHY F. O'CONNOR
Chairman
CHELMSFORD HOUSING AUTHORITY
Claude A. Harvey, Chairman
Roger W. Boyd Robert L. Hughes
Ruth K. Delaney Richard L. Monahan
The members of the Chelmsford Housing Authority concentrated their
whole effort during the year of 1971 on the business of obtaining a suitable
site for building housing for the elderly. Many sites were inspected, con-
sidered and finally tested before one was decided upon. The main require-
ments for the site were: a large enough piece of land, in the vicinity of
shopping areas, availability of public transportation, a residential setting,
and most important — a site that would support the proper septic system.
In the late fall the site at the corner of Smith and Steadman Streets
was selected. Tentative approval was obtained from the Massachusetts
Department of Community Affairs and the necessary variances have been
granted by the Board of Appeals.
As we begin another year we are looking forward to entering into the
building program of this project as well as exploring the area of housing
for the handicapped in conjunction with the LARC (Lowell Association for
Retarded Children) project in North Chelmsford.
We thank the people of the town and the town officials for their help
and interest in our work. The authority meets the first Tuesday of each
month at 34 Chelmsford Street and all meetings are open to the public.
Respectfully submitted,
RUTH K. DELANEY
Secretary
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SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
As Sealer of Weights and Measures, I wish to submit my report for the
year 1971.
In performing my duty I have sealed the following:
166 Gasoline pumps
36 Scales 100 lbs. to 5,000 lbs.
54 Scales under 100 lbs.
97 Weights
2 Bulk Storage Meters
Money received from seals, the sum of $654.70, has been turned over
to the Town Treasurer.
Respectfully submitted,
ANTHONY C. FERREIRA
Sealer of Weights and Measures
SEWER COMMISSION
The Chelmsford Sewer Commission began its second year of operation
by forming a Citizens' Advisory Committee composed of Harold Costa, Al-
exander Karefelis, James Rogers, John McCormack and James Walters.
This committee spent the year investigating methods of cost allocation for
sewer and sewage treatment systems, as well as reviewing by-laws incor-
porated in other cities and towns. The commissioners wish to give special
thanks to these public-spirited citizens for their well-organized effort.
The commission attempted through a series of public reports and
meetings, both local and at the State House, to keep the townspeople ad-
vised of the rising costs of sewerage construction, the demands of the
Massachusetts Division of Water Pollution Control regarding schedules of
completion, and of the methods adopted for dividing project costs between
the general taxpayer who would receive sewerage now and those who
would come on line in the future.
The commission authorized a special technical study to make sure that
the water from the woolen mills would not adversely affect the sewage
treatment system. The results of this study showed that the waste output
from the companies' financed pretreatment facility would be adequately
processed by the town's plant. The beginning of the contracts which
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would allow these industries to discharge into the town's facility was form-
ulated.
The Commonwealth, through its Division of Water Pollution Control,
its Department of Public Health, and its Executive Office for Administra-
tion and Finance has approved Chelmsford's plans for Phase I. These plans
are presently under review by the Federal Environmental Protection Agen-
cy, and planning is proceeding between the commission and the Northern
Middlesex Area Commission for the future capability of the system on a
regional basis.
The commission formally applied for $4,678,750 in State, EPA and HUD
Aid for construction of Phase I. The article which would insure the town's
matching support for these grants was defeated at a special town meeting
in late fall. The commission, however, reacting to the state's order will be
in compliance if the town's share is appropriated in March 1972.
The commission wishes to thank the Board of Health, the Board of Se-
lectmen, the Town Counsel and the Town Accountant for their advice and
counsel which were requested periodically during the year. The commis-
sion's meetings were monitored occasionally by interested townspeople
and we wish to encourage further town interest. Due to the activities of
the commission, the citizens have been informed of the costs of water
pollution control, and hopefully, this knowledge, coupled with a desire to
improve our environment will evolve into accomplishment in 1972. The
planning is nearly complete.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES J. McKEOWN, Chairman
MATTHEW J. DOYLE
JOSEPH M. GUTWEIN
REPORT OF THE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE
Martin K. Bovey, Chairman
Robert T. Clough Bruce S. Gullion
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
Both the Thanksgiving Ground and Mill Road Forests are being used
more and more by adults and youngsters. As our town grows, so too does
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the appreciation of these areas.
Scout troops and individuals are using the forests for hiking and also
for over-night camping.
No new trails have been opened as we seem to have adequate trails
currently for the enjoyment of these two fine areas. The ban on burning
brush has made it inadvisable to thin out more pines, since piles of dried
out pines are highly inflammable and offer a real temptation to start fires.
Fortunately the forests were in quite good shape before the burning ban
went into effect.
In the late spring, Bruce Gullion, who is a trained forester and a knowl-
edgeable naturalist, conducted a highly successful nature walk in the
Thanksgiving Ground Forest. About thirty youngsters between the ages
of eight and ten and half dozen or so adults enjoyed this walk and display-
ed keen interest in the many things that Mr. Gullion pointed out to them.
We are naturally very pleased that at the special town meeting held
on December 27, 1971, it was voted by an over-whelming majority to take
by eminent domain the beautiful forty-eight acres that abut Mill Pond
and the Mill Road Forest. This action of the voters will result in a court
case. If the town is successful in the court, the town will have an area of
one hundred thirty-five acres with over three thousand feet of frontage on
Mill Pond. This will mean that in years to come persons using the area will
be able to get entirely away from the noise and the tensions of our ever
more and more nerve-wracking existence.
Respectfully submitted,
MARTIN K. BOVEY,
Chairman
VETERANS' EMERGENCY FUND
TREASURER'S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
January 1, 1971 to December 31, 1971
RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
Balance on Hand January 1, 1971 $5,211.60
Add Receipts:
The Central Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass.
Interest $ 132.52
The First Federal Savings and Loan Association,
Lowell, Mass. — Dividends 136.52
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Total Receipts
Total of Balance on Hand January 1, 1971 & Receipts
Deduct - Disbursements
Balance on Hand as of December 31, 1971
$ 269.04
$5,480.64
None
$5,480.64
ASSETS
Town of Chelmsford: Balance in General Treasury
Account, on Deposit
Central Savings Bank, Lowell, Mass.
on Deposit, Book Number 128790
First Federal Savings & Loan Assn. of Lowell, Mass.
formerly Middlesex Cooperative Bank, Lowell, Mass.
Ten (10) Paid-Up Shares,
Certificate Number 3025 $2,000.00
Three (3) Matured Shares,
Certificate Number 2380 600.00
$ 136.38
$2,744.26
Total Assets
$2,600.00
$5,480.64
LIABILITIES
Total Liabilities
Respectfully submitted,
Town of Chelmsford
Veterans' Emergency Fund
ALFRED H. COBURN
Treasurer
None
CHELMSFORD YOUTH CENTER
STUDY COMMITTEE
Hector R. Arbour
*Michael Barry
Alphonse A. Beauregard
Carolyn R. Bennett
Mitchell A. Korbey, Jr.
*Rev. Jerry Lee
Judith P. Morrison
Edward I. Moriarty
168 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
Rev. K. Bradfield Campbell Gale A. Mueller
*Donald J. Carignan William R. Murphy
Paul V. Cicco Paul C. Nicodemus
Joseph Dappal Robert O'Regan
William A. Dempster, Jr. Robert W. Quinlan
Eugene J. Doody Anne E. Stratos
*Norman Douglas Henry J. Tucker, Jr.
Pennryn D. Fitts Spiro Vrouhas
Charles S. Galloway, Jr. Debra J. Weinstein
James A. Healy, Jr. *Jo Ann Weinert
David A. Jewell
*Associate Member
The Board of Selectmen in October 1970, established the Youth Center
Study Committee. The objectives of the study committee were to con-
sider the need for a Chelmsford Youth Center and should such a need ex-
ist, to recommend a plan and organization for the center.
The Chelmsford Youth Center officially opened as a pilot program at
McFarlin School on April 28, 1971, with financial assistance from town
service organizations. The Center is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
evenings from 7:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. and on Thursday afternoons from
3:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. On an average, the center is utilized by 50 youths
each day that it is open. The center has offered various activities to the
youth, which include:
leather working ping pong
softball chess
cards checkers
jam sessions record listening
basketball volleyball
All programs and activities have been organized by the youth. Due to
school and work commitments there has been a large turnover of youth di-
rectors preventing the scheduling of programs on a regular basis. To re-
solve this the committee is actively attempting to find funds to hire
a young adult to be responsible for scheduling and directing programs. The
committee has found it difficult to concentrate on programming and then
run fund raising projects. The committee is in hope that the town will as-
sist financially to a well worthwhile youth program.
The committee has received excellent cooperation from members of
the school administrators, especially Dr. Thomas Rivard, Mr. Lawrence Silk
and the McFarlin School staff in making the program a success.
Respectfully submitted,
ALPHONSE A. BEAUREGARD
Chairman
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 169
CRYSTAL LAKE RESTORATION COMMITTEE
Edmund Polubinski, Chairman
James S. Kasilowski, Cleric
William W. Edge John Kenney
Thomas E. Firth Robert C. McManimon
Robert G. Gagnon Edward L. Tyler, Jr.
Although from all outward signs progress may seem slow on the res-
toration of Crystal Lake, this has not been the case. Numerous meetings
both with town and state officials have been held. This action hopefully
brings us closer to the day when actual restoration can begin.
Informed by state officials in September that we needed a preliminary
study by an engineering firm, we immediately interviewed four Boston
based firms.
The engineering firm of Fay, Spofford and Thorndike has been recom-
mended by the Restoration Committee to the Selectmen for their consid-
eration in awarding the contract for preliminary study.
When this phase of the work is completed, which will take approxi-
mately ninety days from contract signing, working plans must be prepared
before actual construction and restoration can start.
Sincerely,
EDMUND POLUBINSKI
Chairman
REVOLUTIONARY WAR BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS
COMMISSION ANNUAL REPORT
John C. Alden Walter R. Hedlund
Vincent J. R. Kehoe J. Perry Richardson
George A. Parkhurst
With the upcoming bicentennial celebration of our country's birth, the
town's Historical Commission recommended to the Selectmen and subse-
quently to the town meeting that the town start laying aside funds and
making preliminary plans. This action was taken by the town in establish-
ing a Revolutionary War Bicentennial Celebration's Commission, the com-
mission being the necessary agent for the accumulation of funds, by state
law.
Since that time the commission has attended meetings with state and
170 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
federal committees and many committees from our surrounding towns.
The resignation of Mrs. Margaret Mills, one of Chelmsford's most ac-
tive citizens and this commission's chairman, created a deep void in this
commission's activities. With the appointment of Mr. George A. Parkhurst
to fill Mrs. Mills' vacancy, we hope to gain new momentum.
This commission sees itself as a steering committee for the momen-
tous task ahead and encourages the participation of the whole community.
Federal representatives have stated that this celebration is not to be just
a parade-type celebration, but is to cover a period of a year and to include
such things as the building of federally sponsored public recreation areas,
parks, playgrounds, swimming pools, etc. All that is required is local lead-
ership to pave the way.
Chelmsford citizens played an important role in our country's birth.
It is only proper that its' citizens now take an active part in the celebration
of that birth.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN C. ALDEN,
Acting Chairman
PLANNING BOARD
Thomas E. Firth, Jr., Chairman
Eugene E. Silet Timothy J. Hehir
Thomas A. Ennis Peter J. McHugh, Jr.
Stephen Wojcik
Edward Bunker Bradford O. Emerson
(Resigned April 5, 1971 ) (Appointed April 21, 1971 )
The Planning Board organized for the year with Edward Bunker as
Chairman; Peter J. McHugh, Jr., Clerk; Timothy J. Hehir, delegate to the
Northern Middlesex Area Commission; John Kenney, alternate delegate to
the commission, and Nancy D. Maynard, Recording Clerk.
On April 5, 1971 Mr. Bunker resigned and was replaced by Bradford O.
Emerson on April 21, 1971. The board elected Thomas E. Firth, Jr., chair-
man on May 3, 1971.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 171
The board approved three new sub-divisions comprising forty-four lots
and fifty-nine single lots on existing streets making a total of one hundred
three new building lots.
With the reduction in sub-divisions coming before the board, the mem-
bers will have more time at their meetings to study long range planning for
the town.
The board also plans to hire a consultant on a part-time basis to up-
date town maps, and to make recommendations which will be beneficial
to the residents of the town.
Respectfully submitted,
THOMAS E. FIRTH, JR.,
Chairman
BOARD OF REGISTRARS
Dorothy G. Borrows, Chairman
John P. Emerson, Jr. Robert J. Noble
Charlotte P. DeWolf, Ex-Officio
Voting Strength as of December 31, 1971
Registered
Prec.
Democrats
Republicans
Independent
Voters
1
250
439
757
1,446
2
370
234
459
1,063
3
325
209
939
1,473
4
256
122
303
681
5
168
228
865
1,261
6
327
258
636
1,221
7
259
242
598
1,099
8
462
439
1,443
2,344
9
248
112
606
966
10
323
197
1,071
1,591
11
306
339
502
1,147
Total
3,294
2,819
8,179
14,292
Eighteen year olds are now eligible to vote, although so far only few
have availed themselves of the opportunity. The Board holds special reg-
istration sessions before each election for the voters' convenience which
are advertised in all papers.
Special registration session was held during school vacation for the
convenience of students home from school. Only sixteen availed them-
selves of the opportunity.
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GAS INSPECTOR
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Town of Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The following information is a report of the Gas Inspection Depart-
ment for the year 1971.
There were 363 inspections made.
The following types of gas installations were inspected.
New Dwellings 243
Commercial Buildings 56
Miscellaneous Appliances 64
Total 363
Total amount of permit fees received was $1,465.00.
Total amount of inspection fees paid to the Gas Inspector was
$1,452.00.
Respectfully submitted,
NEAL C. STANLEY,
Gas Inspector
TREE DEPARTMENT
Myles F. Hogan, Tree Warden
This department had many requests for tree planting and pruning dur-
ing 1971. However, due to a cutback in our budget, we were limited to the
removal of dead trees, and in some cases removed only the top portion of
the more dangerous trees.
The pruning that was accomplished was in areas where low hanging
trees resulted in damages to school buses, trucks, etc.
The department removed over one hundred twenty trees, and pruned
fifty-five. Due to two severe summer storms, an emergency crew worked
for two weeks, removing some twenty-two town trees and twelve private
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 173
trees that had fallen in or across roads.
This department was also confronted with the serious problem of dis-
posing of the debris of logs and brush. The contractor was confined to do-
ing the work, on the one work day the dump was available to him.
We would like at this time to extend our thanks to the various depart-
ments for their co-operation.
Respectfully submitted,
MYLES F. HOGAN
MOTH DEPARTMENT
The spray program was performed on a limited basis this year as a re-
sult of financial cutbacks.
Many reports were received from infected areas throughout the town,
requesting relief of various tree insects including the oak leaf skeleton-
izer.
The appropriation for this department was spread as far as possible,
with positive results. However, some areas were without any relief as
funds allocated to this department were exhausted early in the year.
The chemicals used were cabrayle and dylex applied by hydraulic
spray equipment.
The effects of a limited spray program did not appear until late in the
summer when the weaker trees then show any signs of mechanical or in-
sectious injury.
Respectfully submitted,
MYLES F. HOGAN,
Moth Superintendent
DUTCH ELM DEPARTMENT
This year this department had to supplement its own spray program,
as a result of the limited moth spray. The moth spray application, accom-
modated the same material to control the spread of dutch elm disease.
A recommendation was made at the Annual Town Meeting by the En-
vironmental Control Committee to supplement spraying by extending the
more costly pruning method.
174 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
However, after that recommendation it was voted to decrease the
budget. Under the limited budget this new suggestion could not function.
Respectfully submitted,
MYLES F. HOGAN,
Superintendent
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE
Henry J. Tucker, Jr., Chairman
Thelma C. Stallard, Secretary (Treas. pro tern)
Ruth E. Beliveau Theresa McCaul
Erwin L. Brown Evelyn McMahon
Eugene J. Doody Gerard A. Vaye
Rev. Harry A. Foster H. Francis Wiggin
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Mass.
On behalf of the Community Action Committee I wish to report our
progress for the year 1971.
We have been assisted by Mary Gagnon and Mary K. McAuliffe of the
Community Teamwork, Inc. office in Lowell.
Rita Geoffroy was the Low Income Representative to CTI and Arnaud
R. Blackadar, the Selectmen's Representative to CTI. Also others who as-
sisted us as Associate Members included Jane Cryan, John Cryan, Virginia
Fielding, Robert Olsen and Berniece O'Neil.
A stereo was presented to the Senior Citizens at the Elks Hall in
Chelmsford.
A hospital bed was obtained and a mattress purchased for a very ill
resident.
When the CIFA (Chelmsford Inter-Faith Association) held a symposi-
um on unemployment, the CAC furnished the refreshments using surplus
foods to show how it can be utilized. The CAC also arranged baby-sitting
staffed by MAN (Mutual Aid Network) volunteers so that the wives of the
unemployed men could attend the symposium. Cooking classes for surplus
food were held at the North Chelmsford Congregational Church through
the combined efforts of the CAC and the Middlesex County Extension
Service. A tasting party was held also featuring a menu of surplus food
recipes. A recipe book was presented to the guests at the tasting party.
This book was made by a sub-committee.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 175
A donation was made to the LARC association to be used for the resi-
dent fund for the Home for Exceptional Young Ladies in North Chelmsford.
The West Chelmsford Methodist Church was obtained as a site for the
present Head Start class through the efforts of a member of the CAC.
A Christmas party was held for the Head Start children by the CAC
assisted by the Chelmsford Senior Citizens and Chelmsford Elks.
Several families have been helped through the CAC with the aid of
other organizations and churches. This also included both Thanksgiving
and Christmas baskets.
A set of by-laws was drafted this year.
Respectfully submitted,
THELMA C. STALLARD,
Secretary, Community Action Committee
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
1971 REPORT
Albert E. Walker, Chairman
Herbert Pitta, Jr., Vice-Chairman
Forrest E. Dupee, Secretary
Allan D. Davidson Walter S. Dronzek Robert E. Sayers
Paul A. Desmond Harold B. Higgins Philip Stratos
Charles H. Mercer
This year the Board of Selectmen increased the number of members
on the Industrial Development Commission to ten. We therefore welcome
Mr. Philip Stratos, Mr. Walter Dronzek and Mr. Robert Sayers.
Mr. Francis Devlin resigned from the Commission due to business
commitments and was replaced by Mr. Harold B. Higgins, who we also wel-
come.
The commission was fortunate to obtain the services of a part-time
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Barbara Micol.
During the year the commission actively participated in outside semi-
nars sponsored by the Massachusetts Department of Commerce, The Mer-
rimack Valley Industrial Commission and the Greater Lowell Chamber of
Commerce.
New industrial plants were built and opened in Alpha Industrial Park,
176 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
located off Billerica Road. Continued growth is anticipated for this area,
as indicated by the addition of two new plants in the Chelmsford Indus-
trial Park, and is also indicative of the potential growth in this area
of town.
The industrial area opposite the Elks Hall, on Littleton Road, continues
to grow with the addition of two new plants this year.
In the north section of Chelmsford, Wellman Industrial Park is being
researched by developers for potential tenants.
Land owners of industrial sites located within the town were contact-
ed, and offered assistance in obtaining clients for their land.
This coming year the commission will have the full-time services of an
Industrial Commissioner, Mr. Francis J. Doherty. The position of Industrial
Commissioner comes under the sponsorship of the E. E. A. (Emergency Em-
ployment Act of 1971). Mr. Doherty will continue the work of the commis-
sion in analyzing and reviewing the industrial potential for the town. His
primary efforts, however, will be directed towards securing new industry
for Chelmsford.
Respectfully submitted,
ALBERT E. WALKER,
Chairman
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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EMERGENCY EMPLOYMENT ACT
Programs Established in Chelmsford
CONSORTIUM ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
The Emergency Employment Act Office for the Northern Middlesex
Consortium of Towns was opened in the Chelmsford Town Hall on October
19, 197i to service fourteen towns, Chelmsford being the sub-agent to the
Program Agent, Office of Manpower Affairs.
Under Section 5, thirty-eight positions were approved and filled with
an annual salary approval of $274,560.00 (Two hundred seventy-four thou-
sand five hundred sixty dollars). Under Section 6, thirty-six positions were
approved and will be filled by January 15, 1972 with an annual salary ap-
proval of $218,335.00 (Two hundred eighteen thousand, three hundred thir-
ty-five dollars).
The total Federal Grant for both sections for one year is $492,895.00
(Four hundred ninety-two thousand eight hundred ninety-five dollars).
There are seventeen residents of the Town of Chelmsford presently em-
ployed under this act.
There have been one hundred forty-five job applications received in
this office.
The following paragraphs contain a review of the work of the Planner
for the Highway Department, Stephen W. Grunewald, the Map Draftsman,
Thomas Fuller, and the Industrial Development Representative, Francis J.
Doherty.
PLANNING OFFICE
The Chelmsford Planning Department was established on December
1, 1971. At present it consists of a Planner, a Draftsman and a clerk
typist.
The present duties of the office is to collect data on the present
method of trash and garbage pick-up re: tonnage pick-up and distribution
of work load. At some point in the future, it will be necessary to revaluate
these and to propose a new schedule for the trucks involved.
At the direction of the Board of Selectmen, this office investigated
the new TOPICS PROGRAM for increased vehicular traffic and safety in
the town. It is now in the process of being incorporated into the highway
planning of Chelmsford. Future planning involves a complete follow-up of
the TOPICS PROGRAM, and with the various departments in town to in-
vestigate the present road conditions and to anticipate the future needs of
highways and streets, through the Highway Department.
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
On December 1, 1971, the Board of Selectmen established for the
Town of Chelmsford the position of Industrial Development Representa-
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 179
tive whose salary is totally funded by the Federal Emergency Employment
Act program.
The objectives of this office are three-fold:
1. To retain and aid in the expansion of our present industry by as-
sisting its leaders in the solution of problems that will make
Chelmsford a better place in which to conduct business.
2. To attract new industries to areas zoned for that purpose in order
to broaden our tax base and create jobs.
3. To assist members of the Industrial Development Commission.
As an initial step toward achieving these objectives, liaison has been
established with several town industries, municipal industrial development
agencies in nearby cities, the Northern Middlesex Area Commission, the
State Department of Commerce and the U. S. Economic Development Ad-
ministration.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN R. CLARK
Project Director
Northern Middlesex County Consortium
Emergency Employment Act 1971
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Town of Chelmsford
John C. Alden Robert A. Finnie, Jr. Bruce S. Gullion
John J. Balco James F. Gannon Priscilla Hinckley
Benjamin Blechman, M.D. Ina B. Greenblatt Ralph E. House
Arthur Colmer Timothy J. Hehir Alan D. McKersie
Charles L. Mitsakos Timothy J. O'Connor Eleanor Parkhurst
Dr. Ethel Kamien Frederick T. Dyke
The Chelmsford Environmental Advisory Council (CEAC) continued its
investigation of areas of environmental concern, so as to be able to report
to, inform and, in some instances, make recommendations to the Select-
men, other town boards, commissions, etc., or directly to the citizens.
Among the active CEAC projects in 1971 were:
1. Biocides — Project Leader: Dr. Allan Douglas
A detailed study of the use of pesticides by various town officers, in-
cluding the gypsy moth superintendent and the tree warden, resulted in
the strong recommendation by CEAC at the annual meeting in March,
180 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
1971, that the general spraying program be eliminated and replaced with a
selective spraying program at a greatly reduced budget. These recommen-
dations were adopted.
With the approach of 1972's regular annual Town Meeting it is appro-
priate to review the results of a year of no general spraying. Despite the
dire predictions of some, 1971 proved to be a year of low insect problem in
Chelmsford. Gypsy moths have not occurred to any great extent in town.
Oak leaf skeletonizers were essentially absent from the area during both
of their growth periods. No other substantial infestation occurred.
In light of the past year, we again recommend that no general spray-
ing program be carried out; it would have been superfluous during the past
year. A selective spraying program aimed at those areas where a problem
occurs is still required.
2. Recycling — Project Leader: Mrs. Ina B. Greenblatt
The Recycling Committee of the CEAC has studied very carefully the
problems facing Chelmsford with regard to waste disposal. As a result of
this study, the following recommendations were made to the Board of Se-
lectmen:
1. Chelmsford ban the sale of non-returnable beverage containers.
2. Citizens be required to separate glass, cans and newspaper from
the trash.
3. Town refuse trucks to be outfitted with racks for the pick-up of
tied bundles of newspaper.
4. A separate pick-up be made for glass and cans.
5. That all town offices and schools use at least 35% recycled paper
products.
6. That Chelmsford use the Lowell Incinerator until a more desirable
regional concept be developed.
We hope that 1972 will find some of these recommendations imple-
mented.
3. Anti-Littering — Project Leader: Mr. Richard Codling
On the 4th of July, CEAC representatives marched in the annual
parade with a trash truck, picking up litter and urging the spectators to
emulate them by cleaning up their surrounding areas. Citizen response
was favorable and laudatory. The CEAC is recommending that the Select-
men favorably review the request, scheduled to be presented to them at
the January 24, 1972, meeting, and establish an Anti-Littering Committee
for the Town of Chelmsford.
4. Air Pollution (Leaf Problem) — Project Leader: Priscilla Hinckley
With the cooperation of the 5th and 8th grades of our school system
and Mr. Charles Mitsakos, School Committee liaison to the CEAC, flyers
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 181
on leaf composting and mulching, (as an alternative to leaf burning) were
distributed to the townspeople.
5. Fluoridation — Project Leader: Mrs. Allan Douglas
After reviewing the objectives and scope of the fluoridation project,
the CEAC decided to make a factual non-partisan study of this issue. The
purpose would be to inform the townspeople of the chemical, physiologi-
cal, environmental, and economic facts of fluoridation. The CEAC does not
intend to make a recommendation either to fluoridate or not to fluoridate
Chelmsford's water supply, but rather to inform the public of the facts of
the issue.
6. Road Salting — Project Leader: Mr. James Rogers
The CEAC will recommend that the Town of Chelmsford consider
eliminating or sharply curtailing its use of road salt. Although the town
wells have not indicated a problem of salt contamination, there is ample
evidence that excessive use causes damage to roadside vegetation and
lawns and increases corrosion of automobiles.
As an alternative to salting, CEAC will recommend that the Town con-
sider increased sanding and plowing. The additional sand could be remov-
ed in the spring as is done in the neighboring town of Burlington.
Stockpiles of sand would require covers to prevent freezing or will
have to be "fluffed" on a regular basis.
CEAC recommends that the Chelmsford Highway Department em-
ployees visit the Burlington Public Works Department to evaluate addi-
tional equipment needs and changes in operating procedures which will be
required when eliminating or curtailing the use of road salt.
It is hoped that in the year ahead the CEAC will continue to serve the
Town of Chelmsford, in an advisory capacity, in all matters concerning the
town's interaction with the environment.
Respectfully submitted,
DR. ETHEL KAMIEN,
Chairman
CHELMSFORD SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
The formation of a School Building Committee was authorized by the
voters of Chelmsford at the December 7, 1970 Special Town Meeting. The
function of the committee as stated in Warrant Article No. 9 is to monitor
the community school needs and school building construction. The com-
mittee is made up of nine members, one of whom is a voting member of
the School Committee. The remaining eight were appointed by the Town
Moderator in consultation with the Board of Selectmen. The establishment
182 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
of this committee abolished the existing Elementary School Needs Com-
mittee.
Early in January the following members were appointed and at the
first meeting officers were elected:
James A. Sullivan, Chairman Paul Krenitsky
Patrick W. Vaughan, Vice-Chairman Richard C. Miller
Anthony S. DeProfio, Secretary Robert M. Sexton, Jr.
Harry F. McKeon, Financial Secretary Thomas Scarry*
Carol C. Cleven, School Committee Representative
*Mr. Scarry was not able to serve on the committee and was replaced
by Carol A. DeCarolis.
Mr. Thomas Peterson acted as special contract consultant for the com-
mittee.
Also at the December 7, 1970 Special Town Meeting it was voted to
transfer from surplus funds the sum of up to $75,000 for the purpose of
procuring preliminary drawings for a new high school to house 2,400 stu-
dents — the school should not exceed the cost of $13,000,000 turn key.
The first task of committee members was to interview architects who
are prominent in the field of school construction. Early in February, Perley
F. Gilbert Associates, Inc., an architectural firm in Lowell, was chosen to
conduct a feasibility study for the proposed school. The study would take
four weeks and would cost $3,000. The final study was not fully completed
until May and after studying the results the committee decided it would
be wise to obtain a second source.
Again architects were interviewed, and in June, Day and Zimmermann
Associates, a firm in Philadelphia, was selected to conduct another study.
This study was also scheduled to be completed in four weeks and would
also cost $3,000.
The committee decided in July that the plans as presented in the Day
and Zimmermann study would more appropriately fit the educational
concepts of Chelmsford and that the plans showed ways of reducing costs
without sacrificing quality.
The architectural-engineering firm of Day and Zimmermann was au-
thorized to proceed with the preparation of preliminary drawings for the
proposed school.
Throughout the summer and early fall the architects worked closely
with the school administrators and the School Building Committee so that
the plans would reflect a building that would meet Chelmsford's present
and future educational program. The educational specifications were care-
fully developed and translated into space requirements.
A series of informational articles and progress reports were published
in the three area papers to inform the townspeople about the proposed
school construction.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 183
The site, previously selected, is 95.5 acres — bounded by Old West-
ford Road, Graniteville Road, Richardson Road, and Rt. No. 3.
The school, a three story building, was developed around a house plan
approach. There would be four houses, each with 600 students. Pupils
would stay in their houses to study Math, English, Social Studies, and For-
eign Languages. The core facilities (shared by all the houses) would in-
clude Business, Science, Music, Art, Physical Education, Industrial Arts,
Home Economics, and the instructional media center-library. This combi-
nation of house plan and core facilities provides for flexibility in sched-
uling, variety in course offerings and improved utilization of staff and re-
sources. The gross total area of the building is 251,676 square feet.
The Building Committee unanimously accepted the final plans. The
School Committee and the School Administration also accepted the final
plans.
The State School Building Assistance Bureau reviewed the plans and
gave their approval.
An open hearing was held on October 26 to present to the townspeo-
ple details concerning the proposed building. Prior to the open hearing a
brochure outlining plans for the school was sent to the residents of the
town.
At the November 7, 1971 Special Town Meeting the 2/3 majority vote
for approval was not realized and the $10,240,000 bond issue which would
be necessary to build the high school went down to defeat. However, a
motion to reconsider the article was passed and so the issue was kept alive.
An event, most significant to school construction in Massachusetts,
occurred during the following week. Governor Sargent signed into law a
bill authorizing the state to pay 65% of construction costs, and 65% of the
interest charges of school construction in areas of high unemployment. It
was determined that Chelmsford would fall into this category and would
be eligible to receive the 65% aid rather than the 50% which was previ-
ously granted for construction costs only.
The following week, at the November 14, 1971 Town Meeting, the vot-
ers of Chelmsford again considered the $10,240,000 school construction
bond issue. This time the warrant article for the school money was over-
whelmingly approved.
The committee is now proceeding with final planning for the new
school. It is hoped that the school will be ready for occupancy early in
1974.
Although the primary concern of the Building Committee has been
and will continue to be the construction of a new high school many other
matters have also demanded our attention. All the schools in town that
have not been accepted by the School Committee for the town are official-
ly the responsibility of the Building Committee. At the beginning of the
year this included the Westlands addition, the South Row School, the Har-
184 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
rington School, the junior high school, and the Byam School. The South
Row School was accepted during the year. The committee has worked on
small problems and equipment lists for the Harrington School and the jun-
ior high school and has requested the School Committee to set priorities on
the lists for these schools. When these priorities have been set these build-
ings can be made ready for acceptance.
The Byam School, being the newest, has required considerably more
attention. Fencing was erected along property lines at the request of abut-
ters, the rug installation was a cause for concern, and the communication
system in the elevator had to be investigated. These, along with other
problems at the school have been or are in the process of being corrected.
All in all, it has been a busy and productive year for this fledgling
committee. Regular meetings were held every Wednesday evening, even
during the summer. All meetings have been open to the public. Many
sub-committee meetings to research specific problems were also held.
The committee wishes to thank all who helped to make its job easier
during the year.
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES A. SULLIVAN,
Chairman
CHELMSFORD TASKFORCE ON DRUG ABUSE
Eugene J. Doody, Chairman Dr. Stephen R. Brovender
James M. Geary, Jr. Michael Barry
Robert A. Finnie, Jr. Anne E. Stratos
Rev. Paul W. Berube Donald Butler
Rev. James R. Low B. Jay Finnigan
Paul J. Royte Norman R. Moray, Jr.
BACKGROUND
In March 1970, the Board of Selectmen voted to establish a Taskforce
on Drug Abuse for the town of Chelmsford to act as a steering committee
in order to consolidate effort, make proposals, and act on the recommen-
dations for the prevention of drug abuse.
Chelmsford was the first community in the Merrimack Valley to be-
come a member of SHARE, The Greater Lowell Drug Treatment and Re-
habilitation Program.
This is the taskforce's second report and will be confined to two
areas:
I. The Regional Activities of SHARE
II. Local Activities in Chelmsford.
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 185
I. THE REGIONAL ACTIVITIES OF SHARE
SHARE is composed of (a) Board of Directors, two representatives
from each of the participating towns — Chelmsford, Lowell, Dracut, Bil-
lerica, Wilmington, Westford, Tewksbury; (b) Executive officers — non
voting; (c) a salaried administrative staff with Dr. Paul Strudler as Director
of the program; (d) a salaried professional staff; (e) professional medical
personnel; and (f) committees.
The directors representing the Selectmen and the Taskforce from
Chelmsford are Rev. James R. Low, Norman R. Moray, Jr., Anne E. Stratos
(alternate). Dr. Stephen R. Brovender represents the Northern Middlesex
Medical Society. These individuals also work on committees.
SHARE is financed by funds provided by the seven communities list-
ed above with additional funding from the Commonwealth of Massachu-
setts. SHARE is the most comprehensive drug treatment program in the
state.
SHARE is actively engaged in, and supporting the following programs:
1. Hot Line — Operated 24 hours a day, manned by trained young
people to advise or refer for counseling distressed young people
who may be drug oriented or concerned with other problems.
2. Emergency Medical — This is tied into the Hot Line procedure and
is coordinated with the St. John's and St. Joseph's hospitals.
3. Detoxification — SHARE'S volunteer physicians (Dr. Brovender
from Chelmsford) have standard procedures concerning the treat-
ment of people having drug "habits."
4. Anabasis House — A drug free "IN Residence" in Lowell wh^re
work and therapy is provided for former addicts. There have been
several people from Chelmsford in Anabasis House
5. Methadone Program — Directed by Dr. Ray S. Gilmore, Chief of
Staff, St. Joseph's Hospital. There have been several people from
Chelmsford benefiting from this service.
6. Prevention
a) Learning Centers. Chelmsford and Wilmington are two loca-
tions being considered as sites for conducting recreational
activities. These are financially supported and guided by
SHARE personnel. (See report below on local activities.)
b) School Program. IN service for training teachers how to give
guidance and PREVENTIVE education on the use of drugs.
(See report below on local activities.)
c) Soft Drug Counseling. Individual counseling at designated
sites. Classes for students where the sessions make use of
films, talks, etc.
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II. LOCAL ACTIVITIES IN CHELMSFORD
1. Communications:
In 1971, the Taskforce distributed a pamphlet to the citizens of
Chelmsford on the local drug problem and programs to combat this
problem. The pamphlet was written by Robert A. Finnie, Jr., of
the Board of Health. Mr. Albert Cicco provided the physical lay-
out. AVCO Corporation donated the time and labor for printing.
Distribution to every home in Chelmsford was done by the Girl
Scout Organization through the auspices of Mrs. Benjamin Lam-
bert, with the help of Mrs. William Delaney and the Police De-
partment.
2. Blank Envelope System:
This is a system begun in 1971, whereby a confidential review may
be arranged with the local Police Department for testing of sus-
pected substances which may be found in the home.
3. Youth Activities — Learning Center:
a) In the summer and fall of 1971 a center (ALTERMODE) was
operated under the direction of SHARE employees Douglas
Murray, M.Ed., Aileen Lee, and guided by Dr. Richard Katz,
Ph.D.
The program consisted of workshops, lessons in karate, moun-
tain climbing, hiking-backpacking, and operating "coffee-
houses". We are presently studying sites for a permanent
location for the Learning Center in Chelmsford.
b) The Chelmsford Youth Center opened in 1971, and provides
activities such as sports, dances, movies, etc. for high school
and junior high school students. Temporary space is provided
by the McFarlin School.
4. School Program:
Under the auspices of Dr. Thomas L. Rivard, Superintendent of
Schools, Mr. George Simonian, Curriculum Coordinator, is present-
ly working with SHARE to develop and implement training cours-
es in Drug Guidance Counseling. This will be available to faculty
and students. Donald Butler and Edward Balcom are actively as-
sisting in this program. The Guidance Department of the High
School and Junior High School are working with SHARE on indi-
vidual counseling.
The Taskforce wishes to express its appreciation for support given by
the Board of Selectmen.
NORMAN R. MORAY, JR.,
Vice Chairman
Chelmsford Taskforce on Drug Abuse
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REPORT OF THE CIVIL DEFENSE COMMISSION
Charles Koulas, Director
Deputy Directors
William W. Edge Bertram T. Needham
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The Chelmsford Civil Defense Commission has been quite active dur-
ing the past year. In order for the town to qualify for the Surplus Property
and Matching Funds Program, numerous state and federal reports were
completed.
The school shelters that were approved by the United States Army
Corps of Engineers were stocked with emergency food supplies at no cost
to the town. Each shelter was supplied with a radiological kit which will
be used in measuring radiological fallout.
Surplus property from the Taunton Surplus Property Supplies Depot
was purchased during the year. With the closing of a number of overseas
military bases, there will be more surplus property available. We plan to
take advantage of this opportunity in the near future.
The Communications Center was moved to a different location which
makes it more easily accessible and more efficient to operate. We are
grateful to our Communications Officer, Melvin deJager, for the time and
effort he has put into the communications set-up and to the local radio
hams who participate in the monthly drills and who are co-operating with
the local Police Communications Network.
We wish to thank the Board of Selectmen, Police Chief Robert E. Ger-
mann, Basil Larkin of the Police Auxiliary, Fire Chief Frederick Reid,
School Superintendent Dr. Thomas Rivard; former Highway Superintend-
ent of Streets, Frederick R. Greenwood and acting Superintendent Louis
Rondeau and Red Cross co-ordinator Walter Hedlund for the co-operation
they and all others have given us during the past year.
Respectfully submitted,
CHARLES KOULAS, Director
WILLIAM W. EDGE
BERTRAM T. NEEDHAM
VARNEY PLAYGROUND COMMISSION REPORT
Henry J. Tucker, Jr.
Robert C. McManimon Harry J. Ayotte
The utilization of facilities was considerably increased during the year
as a result of increased baseball and football activities. The commission
188 CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
would like to suggest that activities also be scheduled at various other
fields in town on a scheduled and organized basis. This would reduce some
of the overflow which came about due to the disruption of playing facili-
ties at McFarlin field as a result of sewerage construction there . It is also
apparent that maintenance problems at other fields have also contributed
to this overflow.
Plans to improve an area for small children with added facilities, were
hampered due to an extensive poison ivy problem. However, this should
be alleviated by spring.
As a result of weather and contractual problems, the tennis courts
were not renovated, but completion is expected by May 1st. A planned
basketball court area with backstops has also been recommended in con-
junction with this construction.
Various areas within the playground will need substantial improve-
ment relative to the grounds as a result of mini-bike and snowmobile ac-
tivities, a problem which apparently exists at most of the playground areas.
A large expenditure in signs for control was not completely effective as
almost all were stolen or destroyed.
Plans are also being formulated for additional activities for the added
number of small children who need this facility as well as those who are
not fortunate enough to be in organized activities.
We wish to extend our thanks to the Board of Selectmen and various
town departments, who have been extremely helpful during the past
season.
Respectfully submitted,
HENRY J. TUCKER, JR.,
Chairman
DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE
David J. Rafferty, Chairman
Edward H. Hilliard, Vice-Chairman
Peter F. Curran Stratos G. Dukakis
Charlotte P. DeWolf William R. Murphy
Malcolm L. Stiefel
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
The year 1971 has seen a number of projects come into being which
were in the initial planning stages last year.
Under the auspices of this committee, a group of twenty teachers
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 189
from the Chelmsford schools were instructed in the fundamentals of com-
puters and the FORTRAN computer language by Mr. Hilliard.
The committee also met with Mr. Charles A. House of the Assessors'
office and suggested additional specifications to a data processing con-
tract to protect the town's capability to switch vendors if deemed in the
best interest of the community.
Liaison between this committee and the Nashoba Valley Technical
High School influenced the selection by Nashoba of computer equipment
which not only serves its educational and administrative needs, but is now
available on a time shared basis free of charge to the Chelmsford schools
and to all other town departments wishing to use it. (The cost of supplies
and users terminal equipment must of course be borne by the users.) The
computer is now in use by the mathematics department of the high school
and requests for remote terminals are included in the 1972 school budget.
The computer availability dovetails nicely with the committee sponsored
programming course and the recent EEA (Emergency Employment Act)
funding of a computer programmer for municipal applications.
It is hoped that necessary data processing services now being con-
tracted for by the school department and the various other town depart-
ments can be performed through this combination of equipment and pro-
gramming support, effecting a direct savings of tens of thousands of
dollars per year.
With equipment and programming support channels now established,
this committee anticipates a less direct role in supporting town data pro-
cessing needs and will direct its attention to performing what we see as
its primary function, that of supplying advice and guidance in data pro-
cessing matters as requested by town officials and departments.
Respectfully submitted,
DAVID J. RAFFERTY,
Chairman
REPORT OF TOWN TREASURER
Balance, December 31, 1970 $ 1,695,222.20
Receipts to December 31, 1971 20,025,995.56
Paid out on 202 Warrants 20,708,887.08
Balance, December 31, 1971 $ 1,012,330.63
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REPORT OF THE TAX COLLECTOR
Levy of 1968
Excise Taxes
Levy of 1969
Personal Property
Excise Taxes
Levy of 1970
Personal Property
Real Estate
Excise
Levy of 1971
Personal Property
Real Estate
Excise
Farm Animal Excise
193.93
Total Outstanding 1970
Total Outstanding 1968 $ 193.93
$ 673.19
11,403.63
Total Outstanding 1969 $ 12,076.82
$ 1,634.99
1,028.99
19,121.95
Total Outstanding 1971
$ 21,785.93
10,120.41
183,745.41
90,382.63
65.00
$ 284,313.45
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT 191
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen
Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Gentlemen:
I submit herewith the financial statistics of the town for the year
1971. The volume of town transactions continues to increase with the ex-
panded activity in all town departments.
Receipts from state sources ran about $265,000 short of "Cherry
Street" estimates. This directly reduces the Surplus Revenue account. Un-
collected taxes were $197,202 as against $164,310 in 1970, or 2.6% uncol-
lected in 1971 against 2.34 % in 1970. This is considered a favorable collec-
tion picture.
Chelmsford is the disbursing town for the fourteen Town Consortium
in the Federal Emergency Employment Program which creates an addition-
al load on our treasury and accounting services.
Respectfully yours,
ARNAUD R. BLACKADAR
Town Accountant
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RECEIPTS
GENERAL REVENUE
1971
1970
Personal Property Taxes
$
594,488.59 $
548,121.70
Real Estate Taxes
6,822,174.19
6,341,458.10
Farm Animal Excise
274.62
415.50
Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes
849,019.11
873,109.79
Tax Title Redemptions
5,993.14
33,800.97
Sale of Tax Possessions
$
.00
500.00
Total Taxes
8,271,949.65 $ 7,797,406.06
FROM STATE:
Tax Apportionment Basis
$
77,953.23 $
71,457.73
Corporation Tax
22,633.33
16,790.08
School - Ch. 69, 70, 71
$
$
2,281,539.44
2,020,291.66
Total Taxes from State
2,382,126.00 $ 2,108,539.47
Court Fines
2,473.05 $
2,715.30
Permits, Fees and Licenses
$
29,210.00
28,471.50
Total Fines and Permits
31,683.05 $
31,186.80
GRANTS AND GIFTS:
County:
Dog Licenses
$
2,384.22 $
4,110.81
Chapter 90 - Highway Funds
$
20,694.88
12,130.85
Total Grants & Gifts from County
23,079.10 $
16,241.66
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT:
Medical Aid
$
283.66 $
1,349.21
Under Public Law No. 874
80,062.61
135,944.12
Under Public Law No. 89-10, Title I
.00
38,000.00
Under Public Law No. 89-864, Title III
117,149.10
129,200.42
M. E. C. Revolving Fund
98,069.13
39,337.42
Under Public Law No. 89-13, Title VI
2,650.00
8,500.00
Under Public Law No. 89-10, Title II
11,578.51
6,919.36
Under Public Law No. 90-576, Title V
.00
15,000.00
Total Grants & Gifts from
Federal Government
$
309,793.01 $
374,250.53
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193
STATE:
Reimbursement - Construction, Furnishing
and Equipping New Schools
Chapter 90 - Highway Funds
Aid to Industrial Schools
Abatement Real Estate Taxes -
Paraplegic Veterans
Tuition and Transportation - State Wards
School Aid and Transportation
School Cafeteria - Reimbursement
from State
Aid to Public Libraries
Police Dept. - Reimb. Highway Safety
Health Dept. - Insurance Refund
Affairs for Aging
Division, Water Pollution
Highway Dept., Chap. 768, Section 5
Highway Dept., Chap. 768, Section 4
Conservation - Reimb. Trubey Land
318,262.44 $
320,784.61
37,389.86
26,037.43
2,309.00
3,174.00
7,291.19
5,046.40
16,308.51
6,666.00
229,596.00
271,754.53
118,659.37
127,227.75
3,782.50
3,782.50
2,912.00
695.00
.00
1,113.25
.00
250.00
162.00
49,709.08
.00
34,573.08
.00
11,524.36
7,845.00
.00
Total Grants & Gifts from State $ 744,517.87 $ 862,337.99
Total Grants and Gifts
$ 1,077,389.98 $ 1,252,830.18
DEPARTMENTAL RECEIPTS:
Selectmen $
384.40 $
269.00
Treasurer and Collector
1,552.00
984.52
Town Clerk
5,133.40
4,336.70
Assessors
105.00
122.00
Registrars
286.00
325.50
Board of Appeals
1,200.00
775.00
Planning Board
505.00
84.00
Public Buildings
985.00
1,285.00
Police
5,303.19
4,023.72
Fire
21.50
7,980.70
Building Inspector
5,677.00
4,760.00
Sealer of Weights & Measures
1,232.40
.00
Wire Inspector
3,443.00
2,369.00
Gas Piping Inspector
1,465.00
1,097.00
Highway
5,957.76
16,122.53
Dog Officer
528.00
538.00
Tree Warden
340.00
2,760.00
Park Department
.00
841.00
Veterans' Benefits from State
21,996.19
17,302.20
Veterans' Benefits - Insurance Reimbursement
3,275.50
.00
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SCHOOL:
Lunch - Cafeteria Cash from Sales
300,507.82
278,536.15
Tuition, Rents and Miscellaneous Receipts
20,317.42
32,204.34
Athletic Program
9,573.42
12,195.45
LIBRARY:
Fines
5,760.05
4,953.82
Xerox Receipts
.00
351.65
CEMETERY:
Sale of Lots and Graves
3,445.00
4,140.00
Interments, Labor, Materials, & Use
of Equipment
6,914.96
7,668.50
Annual Care and Shrub Care
1,722.00
1,146.50
Reimbursement to Town for Care of Lots
and Graves
5,000.00
9,000.00
Miscellaneous
2.00
25.00
Total Departmental Receipts $ 412,633.01 $ 416,197.28
Revenue Investment 1,100,000.00 3,398,913.98
MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESS:
Temporary Loans
Anticipation of Revenue from Taxes 5,000,000.00 2,500,000.00
INTEREST:
Taxes 9,971.15 7,457.34
Deposits 36,815.71 70,159.48
Total from Loans and Interest $ 6,146,786.86 $ 2,577,616.82
MISCELLANEOUS RECEIPTS:
Refunds Received - Sundry Accounts $ 31,558.64 $ 5,835.67
Demands - Tax Delinquents 4,207.74 3,562.75
Total Miscellaneous Receipts $ 35,766.38 $ 9,398.42
DEDUCTIONS AND AGENCY ACCOUNTS:
Withheld from Employees:
Federal Taxes $ 1,000,280.69 $ 988,230.89
State Taxes 224,907.64 215,160.06
County Retirement 112,846.89 98,249.65
Blue Cross - Blue Shield P. I. C. 114,266.78 73,169.49
U. S. Savings Bonds .00 4,406.25
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195
Group Life Insurance
6,671.75
7,371.82
Teachers' Retirement
236,101.00
193,371.26
Tax Sheltered Annuity
56,992.39
47,478.76
Washington National Insurance
15,266.19
11,861.59
Teachers' Association Dues
18,926.70
8,888.10
School Custodian Dues
1,896.00
1,554.00
Highway Department Dues
2,032.00
1,712.00
Firefighters Dues
1,491.00
1,041.00
Savings Bonds
7,275.01
.00
Police Department Dues
40.50
.00
Fire Department - Credit Union
12,949.00
.00
Perpetual Care Funds Invested
12,539.58
.00
Outlay Surplus
8,983.93
.00
Cemetery Perpetual Care Bequests
6,975.00
7,250.00
Dog Licenses for County
7,304.45
7,889.00
State's Share - Sunday Entertainment Licenses 800.00
745.00
Cash in Lieu of Bonds
41,121.50
15,435.50
Barris Cemetery Fund
1,000.00
2,305.50
Conservation Fund
4,472.82
484.00
Douglas Cemetery Fund
2,588.90
2,400.00
Registration Fee for State
139.00
69.00
Library Trust Funds
1,212.77
947.28
Barris Varney Playground Fund
.00
326.38
Total Deductions &
Agency Accounts
$ 1,899,081.49 $
1,690,346.53
Total Receipts
$20,257,416.42 $19,282,435.54
Cash on Hand - Jan. 1st
1,695,222.20
397,750.35
Total Receipts and Cash on Hand
as of Jan. 1st
$21,952,638.62 $19,680,185.89
DISBURSEMENTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT:
Moderator
Selectmen
Accounting
Treasurer and Collector
Assessors
Town Clerk
Public Buildings
Law
Elections
150.00 $
150.00
19,351.77
15,767.61
23,136.02
21,284.36
49,964.00
39,402.86
38,310.11
39,624.35
17,412.83
12,649.48
14,926.71
17,746.85
9,316.45
31,277.28
8,257.95
11,966.84
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Registrars
6,534.59
5,287.05
Finance Committee
170.00
91.00
Planning Board
9,975.17
6,921.83
Board of Appeals
1,490.26
1,316.76
Personnel Board
196.85
191.70
Development & Industrial Commission
318.34
82.70
Town Forest Committee
.00
324.58
Conservation Commission
4,389.71
3,143.10
Historical Commission
205.89
24.85
Constable
88.00
110.00
Home Rule Advisory Committee
12.40
53.00
Council for Aging
1,135.86
730.00
Bus Subsidy
19,999.92
12,415.62
Purchase Land:
Conservation
.00
15,690.00
Pine Hill Road
.00
39,200.00
Secondary School
.00
12,000.00
Total General Government
$ 225,342.83 $
287,451.82
PUBLIC SAFETY:
Police Department:
■ Salaries
Expenses and Outlays
Purchase Cruisers (5)
Total Police Department
Fire Department:
Salaries
Expenses and Outlays
Construct West Station
Forest Truck and Truck Engine
465,282.47 $
42,442.74
10,633.00
411,913.02
47,374.49
8,968.00
$ 518,358.21 $ 468,255.51
$ 504,646.84 $ 403,667.78
24,519.00 20,712.15
33,148.65 51,033.35
.00 17,735.00
Total Fire Department
$ 562,314.49 $
493,148.28
MISCELLANEOUS PROTECTION:
Hydrant Service
$ 48,140.00 $
47,380.00
Tree Warden
15,412.78
23,101.79
Building Inspector
5,113.70
5,728.23
Wiring Inspector
3,282.28
2,751.86
Gas Inspector
1,525.02
1,123.86
Dog Officer
4,924.52
4,645.80
Animal Inspector
750.00
750.00
Sealer of Weights and Measures
1,000.00
1,000.00
Civilian Defense
1,792.72
1,202.05
Total Miscellaneous
$ 81,941.02 $ 87,683.59
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PUBLIC HEALTH:
Salaries and Expense
Landfill
Collection of Garbage
$ 25,969.97 $ 23,739.34
14,090.25 .00
46,800.00 46,800.00
Total Health Department
$ 86,860.22 $ 70,539.34
SEWER COMMISSION:
Expense
Engineering Service
Planning Grant (Fed. & State)
530.88 $ 306.39
135.00 48,938.79
4,624.00 44,914.08
Total Sewer Commission $
5,289.88 $
94,159.26
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
Salaries $
194,366.35 $
167,206.55
Gasoline
9,491.63
8,999.95
Fuel, Light and Water
3,800.00
3,587.12
Telephone and Office Supplies
999.59
945.74
Street Signs
1,976.15
1,796.96
Miscellaneous Expense
1.131.77
1,393.64
Materials
39,829.37
14,512.63
Miscellaneous Equipment
1,361.73
1,361.50
Machinery Hire and Depreciation
557.50
10,927.50
Waste Collection
175,368.02
112,735.33
Machinery Repairs
16,965.29
15,857.43
Snow and Ice Removal
195,593.93
178,530.13
Construction
21,286.20
34,195.96
Chapter 90 - Maintenance and Construction
34,741.94
73,235.73
Sidewalks
4,823.48
.00
Reconstruction - Various Streets
452.89
.00
Equipment Purchases
58,607.60
58,171.22
Chapter 679 - Highway Improvement
.00
11,524.36
Chapter 616 - Highway Improvement
.00
2,979.23
Maintenance of Garage and Radio
56*82
462.69
Outlays
...00
4,337.94
Addition to Garage
10,047.03
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Clean-Up Program
5,071.21
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Total Highway Department
$ 777,036.50 $ 702,761.61
STREET LIGHTING:
$ 40,237.50 $ 37,286.36
CHARITIES:
Medical Assistance
.00 $
811.58
VETERANS' BENEFITS:
Salaries and Expense
2,990.74 $ 2,774.50
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Cash and Material Grants
66,528.28
51,058.16
Total Veterans' Benefits
$ 69,519.02 $
53,832.66
SCHOOLS:
Salaries
$ 5,524,680.46 $ 4,932,828.31
Administration Expense
23,427.04
13,823.78
Educational Supplies and Services
526,797.64
363,840.29
Utilities
199,543.74
145,584.26
Repairs
71,714.51
96,848.82
Janitors' and Nurses' Supplies
26,250.95
20,149.49
New Equipment
1,787.69
45,485.67
Transportation
548,791.97
402,368.75
Vocational School Expense
7,866.13
6,471.88
Adult Education
8,006.16
8,510.00
Athletic Program
33,982.75
30,893.00
Food Service
2,448.02
3,205.57
Student Activities
3,836.30
1,132.38
School Committee
5,197.44
.00
Total School Department
$ 6,984,330.80 $ 6,071,142.20
SCHOOL REVOLVING FUNDS:
Cafeteria
Athletic
Public Law 89-10
Public Law 874
Merrimack Education Center Fund
Title II & VI and Barden Fund
Total Revolving Funds
$ 415,281.19 $ 408,690.73
774.00
10,638.24
132,068.73
162,202.80
90,784.59
100,352.29
59,691.20
24,153.91
19,011.38
.00
$ 717,611.09 $ 706,037.97
SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION:
School Needs Committee
High School - Preliminary Plans
Total Construction
REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL:
$ 143,197.91 $ 1,272,137.12
2,022.68
63,000.00
9,930.85
.00
$ 208,220.59 $ 1,282,067.97
$ 204,073.00 $ 329,381.00
LIBRARIES:
Salaries
Repairs and Maintenance
. Fuel, Light and Water
Books and Periodicals
Other Expense
Outlays
$ 72,429.07 $ 69,427.25
1,025.87
965.96
3,631.95
4,892.38
24,412.73
22,007.23
4,673.70
5,373.16
1,600.00
5,580.31
CHELMSFORD TOWN REPORT
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Trust Expenditure
Total Libraries
1,212.77
947.28
$ 108,986.09 $ 109,193.57
RECREATION:
Parks
Varney Playground
Edwards Beach
Recreation Commission
Total Recreation
$ 14,342.67 $ 11,822.08
4,301.30 3,027.05
319.34 794.19
44,443.15 42,340.85
$ 63,406.46 $ 57,984.17
INSURANCE:
Property and Liability
Group Insurance
Total Insurance
UNCLASSIFIED:
Memorial Day
Town Clock
Ambulance Service
Town and Finance Reports
Unpaid Bills - Previous Years
Regional Drug Program
New Library Committee
Celebrations Committee
Crystal Lake - Legal Fees
Crystal Lake - Engineering
Crystal Lake - Appraisals
Tax Appraisal
Soil Survey
Flood Control Survey
West Chelmsford Fire House Committee
Housing Authority
Environmental Committee
Total Unclassified
$ 96,941.99 $
73,782.06
112,699.88
80,500.08
$ 209,641.87 $
154,282.14
$ 1,244.45 $
1,363.39
266.38
222.04
6,000.00
5,000.00
6,517.14
4,497.31
1,202.12
869.40
18,000.00
.00
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515.03
499.05
341.25
.00
2,500.00
.00
4,168.35
1,500.00
1,400.00
62,749.56
15,808.64
.00
4,298.00
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7,500.00
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1,500.00
503.76
699.83
.80
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$ 98,483.26 $ 50,683.24
CEMETERIES:
Salaries
Interments
Labor for Lot Owners
Repairs, Expense and Outlays
Beautification
Hot-Top Roads
LaDuke Fund
26,829.65 $
25,405.54
3,792.79
3,625.20
587.34
686.70
6,711.41
7,593.90
5,000.00
4,738.92
2,577.63
5,500.00
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15.00
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Restore Forefathers Cemetery .00 2,990.70
Total Cemetery Department $ 45,498.82 $ 50,555.96
NON-REVENUE ACCOUNTS:
State and County Share - Fees Licenses $ 8,338.15 $ 8,900.75
Payroll Deductions 1,959,088.06 1,618,731.60
Retirement-Pension Expense 149,092.10 117,244.58
State and County Assessments 241,026.26 224,629.06
Cemetery Care Bequests and Interest 15,755.83 5,957.71
Tax Levy Refunds 81,679.77 82,306.56
Performance Bonds 41,686.50 4,925.00
Miscellaneous Refunds 120.97 70.37
Trust Funds Invested 73,192.08 100,303.80
Total Non-Revenue Accounts $ 2,569,979.72 $ 2,163,069.43
REVENUE CASH INVESTMENT $ 1,100,000.00 $ 1,692,280.00
Total Investment $ 1,100,000.00 $ 1,692,280.00
INTEREST AND MATURING DEBT:
Interest - Anticipation of Revenue $ 62,847.80 $ 46,380.54
Interest - Bonded Debt 333,855.00 358,856.25
Total Interest $ 396,702.80 $ 405,236.79
ANTICIPATION OF REVENUE LOANS $ 5,000,000.00 $ 3,500,000.00
MATURING DEBT 635,000.00 647,500.00
Total Debt $ 5,635,000.00 $ 4,147,500.00
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS $20,708,834.17 $19,515,344.45
CASH BALANCE, DEC. 31st 1,243,804.45 164,841.44
TOTAL $21,952,638.62 $19,680,185.89
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INDEX
Appeals, Board of 150
Assessors, Board of 147
Building Inspector 156
Cemetery Commission 153
Civil Defense Commission 187
Community Action Advisory Committee , 174
Conservation Commission 159
Council on Aging 160
Crystal Lake Restoration Committee 169
Data Processing Committee 188
Dog Leash Law Study Committee 159
Dog Officer 158
Drug Abuse Study Committee 184
Emergency Employment Act 178
Environmental Advisory Council Steering Committee 179
Fire Department 138
Fire Station Building Committee 141
Fire Station Site Committee for East Chelmsford 141
Gas Inspector 172
Health, Board of 145
Highway Department 142
Historical Commission 161
Home Rule Advisory Committee 162
Housing Authority 163
Industrial Development Commission 175
Inspector of Animals 158
Insurance Sinking Fund Commission 177
Library Department 151
Librarians' Report 151
Library Needs Committee 152
Trustees - Report of Trust Funds - Treasurer's Report 151
Park Commission 154
Planning Board 170
Police Department 133
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Recreation Commission 155
Registrars, Board of , 171
Revolutionary War Bicentennial Celebrations Commission 169
School Department 106
School Committee Report 106
School Building Committee 181
Nashoba Valley Technical High School District Committee 127
Sealer of Weights and Measures 164
Selectmen, Board of 14
Sewer Commission 164
Town Accountant 191
Balance Sheet, December 31, 1971 201
Town Clerk 17
Jury List 1970 , 18
Jurors Drawn 1971 17
Jury List 1971 20
Licenses and Vital Statistics
(Births, marriages, deaths, etc.) 17
Warrant for Annual Town Meeting - Feb. 27 and Mar. 8, 1971 .... 22
Adjourned Annual Town Meetings - March 15, 1971 42
March 22, 1971 43
March 29, 1971 59
Special Town Meeting - June 28, 1971 69
Adjourned Special Town Meeting - June 29, 1971 76
Special Town Meeting - November 8, 1971 80
Adjourned Special Town Meeting - November 15, 1971 84
November 22, 1971 86
Special Town Meeting - December 27, 1971 100
Town Forest Committee 165
Town Officials 4
Treasurer & Tax Collector 189
Tree Department 172
Varney Playground - Edwards Beach Commissioners 187
Veterans' Emergency Fund Treasurer's Report 166
Veterans' Services 150
Wiring Inspector 157
Youth Center Study Committee 167
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